Calflora Taxon Report
Asclepias fruticosa  L.
African milkweed
Asclepias fruticosa is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Asclepias
Family: Apocynaceae  
(Asclepiadaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
iNatGomphocarpus fruticosus var. fruticosus
JEFGomphocarpus fruticosus
PLANTSGomphocarpus fruticous
Information about Asclepias fruticosa from other sources
Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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