hemp dogbane

Apocynum cannabinum

Hemp dogbane is a tall plant with pretty green leaves and clusters of small white flowers. It grows in sunny places and can be found in fields and along roadsides.

Hábitat: Fields and roadsides

Aspecto

The hemp dogbane has slender, reddish-green stems and oval to lance-shaped leaves with smooth edges. Its small, bell-shaped flowers are typically greenish-white to yellow, appearing in clusters at the stem tips. A distinguishing feature is the milky white sap it exudes when broken.

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hemp dogbane

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After blooming, it grows long, slender seed pods that look like twin needles.

Beware its name! 'Dogbane' means it was once thought to kill dogs.

Native Americans used its tough fibers to weave strong nets and fishing lines.

The milky sap inside can irritate skin and cause painful blisters!

Habilidades especiales

Hemp dogbane can ooze a milky white sap that contains toxins, deterring hungry herbivores from taking a bite.

This plant has deep rhizomatous roots that help it survive droughts and spread effectively in its habitat.

Hemp dogbane has incredibly strong, fibrous stems, allowing it to withstand strong winds and historically be used by humans for cordage.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 50-150 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.2-0.4 cm
Temporada de floración: Verano
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Moderada
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

collects nectar from flowers

eaten by

Apocynum Flea Beetle

Phaeochrous emarginatus

larvae and adults feed on leaves

eaten by

Apocynum Aphid

Aphis apocyni

sucks sap from stems and leaves

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Flor en racimo

Las flores en racimo son inflorescencias donde las flores individuales están dispuestas muy juntas en un tallo común.

Medicinal

Las plantas medicinales poseen compuestos químicos que pueden utilizarse con fines terapéuticos para tratar enfermedades o mantener la salud.

Fibra

Esta característica de uso humano identifica especies que producen fibras naturales, utilizadas por los humanos para textiles, cuerdas, papel y otros bienes manufacturados.