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Milkweed

Asclepias sp.

Description:

'Furry' leaves and flowers with flowers being bunched up, seemingly not open

Habitat:

High sierra mountains, heavily wooded area

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Milkweed
Asclepias sp. Asclepias


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1 Comment

I cannot tell which species this is when it's not in bloom. You have both A. californica which will have pink flowers and A. eriocarpa which has white/yellow flowers. Both species can have pink buds like this.

Chris Ince Jr.
Spotted by
Chris Ince Jr.

California, USA

Spotted on May 21, 2014
Submitted on May 24, 2014

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