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Indian hemp

Apocynum cannabinum

Description:

A poisonous plant also known as dogbane (the name Apocynum translates as "poisonous to dogs," according to Wikipedia). It has sticky white sap. It produces fibers that can be used similarly to hemp fibers.

Habitat:

Moist, open woods.

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drP
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drP

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Jun 3, 2008
Submitted on Mar 1, 2013

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