Asclepias quadrifolia
Asclepias quadrifolia whorled milkweed
Add to MyPlantsHabitat & 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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Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
whorled milkweed
fourleaf milkweed