7,000 observationsLeast Concern
redring milkweed
Asclepias variegata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Asclepias
About
Asclepias variegata, commonly called the redring milkweed or white milkweed, is a plant in the dogbane family. It is native to eastern North America, where it is found in Canada and the United States. It is most common in the Southeastern United States, and becomes rare in the northern edge of its range.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of redring milkweed is Asclepias variegata.
- The redring milkweed has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- redring milkweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- redring milkweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- redring milkweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- redring milkweed belongs to the order Gentianales.
- redring milkweed belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
- redring milkweed belongs to the genus Asclepias.