green antelopehorns
ExplorePlants
green antelopehorns
Asclepias viridis
Green antelopehorns are beautiful plants with long, green leaves and unique flowers. They are often found in sunny places and attract butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The green antelopehorns is a sturdy plant with upright stems and broad leaves. It has unique flower clusters with small, greenish-white to yellowish-purple flowers. Its most distinctive feature is the seed pods, which are often smooth and curve like miniature antelope horns.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusAsclepias
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Its curved seed pods look like tiny antelope horns, inspiring its cool name!
Its unique greenish flowers attract many buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies!
Like all milkweeds, this plant has a fascinating milky sap when its stems break!
Some clever insects store its toxins in their bodies for their own defense!
Special abilities
Ability
Wind Wings
Green antelopehorns can send its seeds flying far on the wind, each attached to a silky 'parachute' that helps it spread to new places.
Ability
Monarch Magnet
Green antelopehorns has special leaves that Monarch butterfly caterpillars safely eat, helping them grow and transform into butterflies.
Ability
Nectar Beacon
Green antelopehorns can produce sweet nectar in its unique flowers, attracting important insects like bees and butterflies for pollination.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
larvae feed on its leaves
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
adults drink flower nectar
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
visits flowers for nectar
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch the sap, as it can be sticky. Always wash your hands after exploring plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is green antelopehorns?
30-90 cm
How wide does green antelopehorns spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on green antelopehorns?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does green antelopehorns bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is green antelopehorns edible?
No
Is green antelopehorns toxic?
Moderate
What is green antelopehorns's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is green antelopehorns pollinated?
Insect
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
