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Asclepias tuberosa
Five pointed little star like flowers with orange and yellow.
Growing on a hilside over wetlands near a lake with lots of sun.
Native Americans and European pioneers used the boiled roots to treat diarrhea and respiratory illnesses.[9] The young seed pods were used as food after being boiled in several changes of water.[9] The seed pod down was spun and used to make candle wicks.[9] Use of the plant is contraindicated in pregnancy, during lactation or with infants due to the small amount of cardiac glycosides.
Spotted on Jul 7, 2019
Submitted on Jul 7, 2019
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