VascularPlants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)


Asclepias asperula (Antelope Horns Milkweed)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Blackhawk Canyon
(2) A. asperula (pods), photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Rd.
Asclepias involucrata (Dwarf Milkweed)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Canyon Road
(2) A. involucrata, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Rte. 180N near Mule Creek
Asclepias latifolia (Broadleaf Milkweed)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City
Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road
Asclepias subverticillata (Poison Milkweed)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Cyn. Rd.
(2) A. subverticillata, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Cyn. Rd.
(3) A. subverticillata, fruits, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed)-- photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Deadman Cyn.
(2) A. tuberosa, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Deadman Cyn.
Matelea producta (Texas Milkvine)-- photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Knight Pk.
Sarcostemma crispum (Wavy-Leaf Milkvine)-- photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Knight Pk.


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