Indianhemp-Apocynum cannabinum

This distinctive-looking plant is Indianhemp (Apocynum cannabinum), also called common dogbane or hemp dogbane. It's a member of the Dogbane Family (Apocynaceae), which only has three species in this area. Indianhemp is a perennial herb and can grow up to 6 feet tall. Leaves are opposite and the stems are often red and have a milky sap.
The flowers are white ans small and in clusters. This is a native species to most of North America, but it can become weedy. The name Indianhemp is derived from Native Americans using the high-quality fiber it produces. The name dogbane refers to its previous use as a dog poison. The plant is also poisonous to livestock.

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