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rush milkweed

Asclepias subulata

Taxonomy

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

About

Asclepias subulata is a species of milkweed known commonly as the rush milkweed, desert milkweed or ajamete. This is an erect perennial herb which loses its leaves early in the season and stands as a cluster of naked stalks. Atop the stems are inflorescences of distinctive flowers. Each cream-white flower has a reflexed corolla that reveals the inner parts, a network of five shiny columns, each topped with a tiny hook. The fruit is a pouchlike...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rush milkweed?
The scientific name of rush milkweed is Asclepias subulata.
What is the conservation status of rush milkweed?
The rush milkweed has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does rush milkweed belong to?
rush milkweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does rush milkweed belong to?
rush milkweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does rush milkweed belong to?
rush milkweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does rush milkweed belong to?
rush milkweed belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does rush milkweed belong to?
rush milkweed belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
What genus does rush milkweed belong to?
rush milkweed belongs to the genus Asclepias.