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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Showy Milkweed-Asclepias speciosa

This rather large plant with the broad green leaves and balls of pink flowers is showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa), a member of the Dogbane Family (Apocyaceae).

The flowers attract hummingbirds and monarch butterflies. Late in the year big, brown seed pods develop.

For more information about showy milkweed, click here.

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