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butterfly milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Asclepias

About

Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 metre (1 ft 0 in–3 ft 3 in) tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early autumn. The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5–12 cm long, and 2–3 cm broad.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of butterfly milkweed?
The scientific name of butterfly milkweed is Asclepias tuberosa.
What kingdom does butterfly milkweed belong to?
butterfly milkweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does butterfly milkweed belong to?
butterfly milkweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does butterfly milkweed belong to?
butterfly milkweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does butterfly milkweed belong to?
butterfly milkweed belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does butterfly milkweed belong to?
butterfly milkweed belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
What genus does butterfly milkweed belong to?
butterfly milkweed belongs to the genus Asclepias.