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Asclepias solanoana
Asclepias solanoana Woodson
Serpentine Milkweed
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
Synonym(s): Solanoa purpurascens
USDA Symbol: ASSO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
"Asclepias solanoana has prostrate stems that reach a length of about one foot, with leaves from one to almost two inches long. The flowers are purple outside and white inside, and they have reflexed lobes." (Bibref 1051)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Stems prostrate, up to about 1 foot long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: "This milkweed occurs infrequently on dry serpentine outcroppings from 2,000 to 5,000 feet in the North Coast Ranges from Napa to Trinity Counties, blooming in June." (Bibref 1051)
Bibliography
Bibref 1051 - Introduction to California Mountain Wildflowers (2003) Munz, P. A.; Phyllis M Faber; Dianne LakeSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Asclepias solanoana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Asclepias solanoana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Asclepias solanoana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-13Research By: DEW, NH