Asclepias exaltata L.Poke milkweed |
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Names and MythsAsclepias from Asclepius the mythical son of Apollo the first great Greek healer exaltata very tall |
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Natural history / FolkloreTall, up to 1.5 m high found in moist richwoods and clearings. |
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DescriptionCream white flowers in loose drooping umbels. Plant 2-8' high. |
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