Blunt-leaved milkweed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clasping Milkweed |
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The Clasping Milkweed, known scientifically as Asclepias amplexicaulis, is a unique flowering plant. People also call it blunt-leaved milkweed or sand milkweed. It belongs to the milkweed family, which is part of the Apocynaceae group. This plant naturally grows in the eastern areas of North America.
About Clasping Milkweed
Clasping Milkweed is a type of plant that blooms in the spring. It can grow to be about 0.3 to 0.9 meters tall, which is about 1 to 3 feet. Its name "clasping" comes from how its leaves seem to wrap around the stem.
Where it Grows
You can often find Clasping Milkweed in open areas. It loves prairies and woodlands that are not too dense. This plant especially likes to grow in sandy soil. So, if you are exploring sandy fields in eastern North America, you might spot one!
Is it Safe?
Like many milkweed plants, Clasping Milkweed contains certain substances. These substances can be harmful if eaten by humans or animals like livestock. It's always best to admire plants like this without touching or tasting them.
Images for kids
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In flower at Nachusa Grasslands in Illinois
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Line drawing
See also
In Spanish: Asclepias amplexicaulis para niños
