Asclepias purpurascens facts for kids
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Asclepias purpurascens (also known as the purple milkweed) is a species of milkweed plant. The species Asclepias cordifolia is also sometimes called purple milkweed. It belongs in the subfamily Asclepiadoideae. It is native to North America. It blooms from June to July. The flowers are a pink-purple color. This species is found in savannas, prairies, and meadows. Purple Milkweed likes to grow in clay or sandy soil and in sunny or partly shaded places. It grows to a height of 0.6 to 1.2 meters (2–4 feet).
Images for kids
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Young developing plants show foliage reminiscent of Asclepias syriaca.
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Undeveloped flower buds are light green.
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Flower buds turn pink before opening
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Closeup of an unopened flower
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A newly bloomed flower head
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Flower closeup from the top
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A red ant feeding on the flower's nectar
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Mature flowers are darker purple.
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Purple milkeed pod
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Same purple milkweed plant that produced pod in flower
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Root system of pot grown purple milkweed
See also
In Spanish: Asclepias purpurascens para niños
