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Greek Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Sweden, and United States.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Gentianales (อันดับดอกหรีดเขา)
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Asclepias
Species
Asclepias speciosa (Greek Milkweed)

Names in Other Languages

French belle asclépiade
German Pracht-Seidenpflanze

Similar Species in Asclepias

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broadleaf milkweed
Asclepias latifolia
Extinct
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Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Not Evaluated
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green comet milkweed
Asclepias viridiflora
Not Evaluated
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Pleurisy Root
Asclepias incarnata
Not Evaluated
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Poke Milkweed
Asclepias exaltata
Least Concern
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Mead's milkweed
Asclepias meadii
Extinct
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Bloodflower
Asclepias curassavica
Least Concern
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Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Not Evaluated
View all species in Asclepias →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greek Milkweed?
The scientific name of Greek Milkweed is Asclepias speciosa. It belongs to the genus Asclepias.
Where does Greek Milkweed live?
Greek Milkweed is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Sweden, United States.
What family does Greek Milkweed belong to?
Greek Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) belongs to the genus Asclepias, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
What kingdom does Greek Milkweed belong to?
Greek Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Greek Milkweed?
The closest relatives of Greek Milkweed in the genus Asclepias include broadleaf milkweed, Common Milkweed, green comet milkweed, Pleurisy Root, Poke Milkweed.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Asclepias — 10 Species

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broadleaf milkweed
Asclepias latifolia
EX 🐾
Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
NE 🐾
green comet milkweed
Asclepias viridiflora
NE 🐾
Pleurisy Root
Asclepias incarnata
NE 🐾
Poke Milkweed
Asclepias exaltata
LC 🐾
Mead's milkweed
Asclepias meadii
EX
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Greek Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
NE
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Bloodflower
Asclepias curassavica
LC 🐾
Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
NE 🐾
dwarf milkweed
Asclepias ovalifolia
NE
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