Seed pod of Showy milkweed

Hello QWMom,

Yes I also saw Showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) in Yosemite NP.
see my PN link, http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/376...

The leaves and pod (and crook in the stem supporting the pod) look to me like a milkweed (Asclepias). Are there any species that live in that area?

Thanks a lot Leuba for the link, it will help me with my search.

How interesting ! some features look like Euphorbiaceae. Looks like the leaves have a waxy coating to prevent excessive moisture-loss.
Hope you find an ID !

http://www.yosemitehikes.com/wildflowers...