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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Asclepias californica
Asclepias californica Greene
California Milkweed
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASCA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
"Asclepias californica is a gray, very wooly-haired perennial in this family growing up to two feet high with large, opposite leaves. The flowers are pink to purple or maroon, and the expanded structure between the anthers on the central column is hoodlike, dark purple, and situated lower than the anthers. The fruit is narrow and podlike with numerous silky-haired seeds." (Bibref 1052)
"Some of the milkweeds were used in early days for healing cuts and treating rheumatism." (Bibref 1052)
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Reddish purple.
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Central California and south, excluding Central Valley.
Native Habitat: Dry slopes, 600–7,000' (182-2,134 m).
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 1052 - Introduction to California Spring Wildflowers of the Foothills, Valleys, and Coast (2004) Munz, P. A. ; D. Lake; P. M. FaberSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Asclepias californica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Asclepias californica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Asclepias californica
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: TWC Staff, NH