Pinewoods Milkweed (Asclepias humistrata)
Pinewoods Milkweed, also known as Pink-veined Milkplant
The Asclepias humistrata, also known as pinewoods milkweed, is a perennial plant that showcases pink to white flowers during the spring and summer. It typically thrives in sandy woodlands and hilly areas, favoring dry soil and sunny environments.
Key Facts About Pinewoods Milkweed
Attributes of Pinewoods Milkweed
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green Gray Purple
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Pink
Scientific Classification of Pinewoods Milkweed
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentianales
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Milkweeds
Species
Pinewoods Milkweed
Toxicity
ingestion or contact with the sap