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Asclepias viridis

Asclepias viridis Walter

Green Milkweed, Spider Milkweed

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

USDA Symbol: ASVI2



Asclepias viridis (Green milkweed) #37127

Image Information

Photographer: Fannon, Carolyn
City: Deer Park
County: Harris
State: TX
Location Notes: Lawther Deer Park Prairie (formerly College Park Prairie).
Accession date: 2014-01-31
Filename: CF_IMG0744.JPG
Slide Index: 052812-056.jpg
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Portrait
Shot: Plant with leaves and fruit, the follicles dehiscent and just beginning to release their flattened seeds. Tufts of white silky hairs attached to seeds assist the wind in distribution.
Date Taken: 2012-05-28
NPIN Image Id: 37127

Image Verification

This image has been verified.
By: Joseph A. Marcus
Date: 2013-11-27

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