Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Asclepias uncialis Greene
(Wheel Milkweed)
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Asclepias uncialis is an uncommon Milkweed in our area. It is short and has pubescent, short pedicelled leaves. The flowers are a pinkish color and apparently do not appear every year.
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Asclepias uncialis, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, May 21, 2010

Asclepias uncialis, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, May 21, 2010
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