Asclepias quadrifolia

Asclepias quadrifolia fourleaf milkweed

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Habitat & Range

Frequent in dry upland woods. Prefers sun to part shade, dry to medium-moisture well-drained soils.

Present in most counties in the state. See distribution map at BONAP.

Wetland code: Not classified

Phenology

Flowers late May to June.

Characteristics

Inflorescence 1 or 2 terminal, multi-flowered umbels

Flowers 5-parted crown: 5 downwardly reflexed white to pale pink petals supporting 5 white (or pinkish) incurved vertical horns sticking out from cylindrical hoods, shorter column(containing stamens and carpels) in the center

Leaves in whorls of 3 or 4 at middle nodes, smaller and fewer leaves above and below; lance-ovate; thin

Stems erect, unbranched, up to 2.5 feet long

Height 1 to 2.5 feet

Plant Codes

S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)

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