Asclepias viridis, commonly called green or green-flowered milkweed, is an erect to sometimes decumbent glabrous perennial that grows to 20-30" tall on usually upright stems clad with mostly alternate, short-stalked, pointed, ovate-lanceolate, pale green leaves (to 2-5” long). Stems and leaves exude a milky sap when cut or bruised.

Asclepias viridis (Green Milkweed) is an upright perennial boasting interesting clusters, about the size of a baseball, packed with tiny flowers, each adorned with 5 upright pale green petals that cup upward twice as high as their 5 purple hoods.

Spider Milkweed features rose-white flowers surrounded by green that form in showy umbellated clusters, often one per plant. Its beauty and tendency to spread slightly make it a good garden choice. This map shows the native and introduced (adventive) range of this species.

Asclepias viridis is a species of milkweed, a plant in the dogbane family known by the common names green milkweed, green antelopehorn and spider milkweed. [2] [3] [4] The Latin word viridis means green.

Green Antelopehorn (Asclepias viridis) By David Taylor. Green antelopehorn is a member of the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family. It is one of about 115 species that occur in the Americas. Most species are tropical or arid land species. The genus name, Asclepias, commemorates Asklepios, the Greek god of

Asclepias viridis Asclepias viridis Walter Green Milkweed, Spider Milkweed Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family) Synonym(s): Asclepiodora viridis USDA Symbol: asvi2 USDA Native Status: L48. Green Milkweed is a native, perennial forb or herb with alternate, entire leaves. The leaf margins are often wavy.

Green antelopehorn is an herbaceous perennial in the dogbane (Apocynaceae) family that is native to the central and east central United States. It is found in calcareous hammocks, dry woodlands, pine rocklands, and prairies.

A low growing milkweed that can add variety to a butterfly garden. Grows in a variety of soils. Blooms off and on from spring through summer. Drought tolerant. It can be found along roadsides, ditches, prairies, and pastures. WARNING: all plants in the genus Asclepias are somewhat toxic, some fatally so, to both humans and animals.

Asclepias viridis, commonly known as Green Milkweed, Green Antelopehorn, or Spider Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial native to the central and east-central United States. This member of the Apocynaceae (dogbane) family is well-known for its importance in supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Asclepias viridis, (Green Antelopehorn Milkweed) General Description. This milkweed is common in pastures from Kansas to Texas. Generally avoided by cattle and horses. It can be found along roadsides, ditches, prairies, open areas, and other areas with little vegetative competition.