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Asclepias quadrifolia
Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq.
Fourleaf Milkweed
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: asqu
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Threatened in NH, RI.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite , Whorled
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Lanceolate , Ovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Fruit Type: Achene , Follicle
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WVCanada: ON
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Benefit
Fragrant Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
Special Value to Honey Bees
Supports Conservation Biological Control
This 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:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Asclepias quadrifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Asclepias quadrifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Asclepias quadrifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-05-04Research By: TWC Staff