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Engelmann's milkweed

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann's milkweed is a beautiful plant with tall stems and clusters of pink flowers. It attracts butterflies and helps them grow, making it a special friend in nature!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Engelmann's milkweed has multiple slender, erect stems with distinctive long, narrow leaves arranged in pairs. Its flowers grow in globe-like clusters at the top, displaying many small, creamy white to greenish-yellow blooms.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusAsclepias
Engelmann's milkweed
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Engelmann's milkweed

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

3

Interesting facts

It thrives in dry, sunny places where other plants struggle to grow!

Its sticky white sap can seal cuts if applied carefully to skin!

The tricky flowers sometimes trap insect legs, helping with pollination!

This plant is vital for the amazing migration of Monarch butterflies!

Special abilities

Ability

Toxin Shield

Engelmann's milkweed can produce special chemicals that make its leaves taste bad or toxic to most plant-eaters, helping it defend itself.

Ability

Wind Sailor Seeds

Engelmann's milkweed has seeds with silky plumes that catch the wind, allowing them to float far away to find new homes.

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Engelmann's milkweed produces sweet nectar that attracts many different insects, which then help it spread its pollen.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
20-40 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Engelmann's milkweed?

The easiest way to identify Engelmann's milkweed is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Engelmann's milkweed?

30-90 cm

How wide does Engelmann's milkweed spread?

20-40 cm

How big are the flowers on Engelmann's milkweed?

0.5-1 cm

When does Engelmann's milkweed bloom?

Late Spring to Early Fall

Is Engelmann's milkweed edible?

No

Is Engelmann's milkweed toxic?

Moderate

What is Engelmann's milkweed's lifecycle?

Perennial

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