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Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

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About

The Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a species in the genus Asclepias. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Gentianales (อันดับดอกหรีดเขา)

Species

Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed)

Names in Other Languages

French asclépiade tubéreuse

German knollige Seidenpflanze

Similar Species in Asclepias

Asclepias viridiflora

Asclepias curassavica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterfly Milkweed?

The scientific name of Butterfly Milkweed is Asclepias tuberosa. It belongs to the genus Asclepias.

Where does Butterfly Milkweed live?

Butterfly Milkweed is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Butterfly Milkweed belong to?

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) belongs to the genus Asclepias, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

What kingdom does Butterfly Milkweed belong to?

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Butterfly Milkweed?

The closest relatives of Butterfly Milkweed in the genus Asclepias include broadleaf milkweed, Common Milkweed, green comet milkweed, Pleurisy Root, Poke Milkweed.