27,378 observationsEndangered
green antelopehorns
Asclepias viridis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Gentianales βΊFamily: Apocynaceae βΊGenus: Asclepias
About
Asclepias viridis is a species of milkweed, a plant in the dogbane family known by the common names green milkweed, green antelopehorn and spider milkweed. The Latin word viridis means green. The plant is native to the midwestern, south central and southeastern United States, as well as to the southeastern portion of the western United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of green antelopehorns is Asclepias viridis.
- green antelopehorns belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- green antelopehorns belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- green antelopehorns belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- green antelopehorns belongs to the order Gentianales.
- green antelopehorns belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
- green antelopehorns belongs to the genus Asclepias.