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showy milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

Taxonomy

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

About

Asclepias speciosa is a milky-sapped perennial plant in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), known commonly as the showy milkweed.

Frequently Asked Questions

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