Asclepias quadrifolia
Asclepias quadrifolia whorled milkweed
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Habitat & Range
Frequent in dry upland woods.
Present in most counties in the state. See distribution map at BONAP.
Wetland code: Not classified
Phenology
Flowers late May to June.
Characteristics
Flowers white to pale pink
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Asclepias quadrifolia whorled milkweed
Asclepias quadrifolia gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
whorled milkweed
fourleaf milkweed