Asclepias decumbens
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Basic Information
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Genus: asclepias
Plant ID (slug): asclepias-decumbens
Numeric ID: 23753
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Asclepias decumbens is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Eastern N. America - Illinois and Ohio to North Carolina and Florida..
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Gum A latex from the stems can be used as a chewing gum[46, 61, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no specific reports have been seen for this species, many, if not all, members of this genus contain toxic resinoids, alkaloids and cardiac glycosides[274]. They are usually avoided by grazing animals[274].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Asclepias decumbens
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