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Search Term(s): Asclepias tuberosa var. tuberosa   (1 record found)

APOCYNACEAE
Dogbane Family
Asclepias tuberosa var. tuberosa  (butterfly milkweed)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Asclepias: named for Asklepios, the god of healing in Greek mythology; tuberosa: tuberous, with tubers
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Fields, meadows and roadsides
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
3
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
The flowers are a nectar source for multiple species of moths and butterflies.
Medicinal Properties
Part used: Root. Small doses used internally for cardiac insufficiency and respiratory conditions like bronchitis and influenza. Topically used for bruises and swellings. Caution: Toxic; contains cardiac glycosides.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
The subspecies interior appears west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge Forest
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Piedmont Old Field)
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Coastal Plain Old Field)
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