Pineleaf Milkweed Flower Pineleaf Milkweed Head Pineleaf Milkweed Stem Pineleaf Milkweed Plant Pineleaf Milkweed Fruit


Wildflowers of Southern Arizona


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Pineleaf Milkweed.
Asclepias linaria.
Dogbane (Apocynaceae) family.

The white flowers are in umbel-like, terminal clusters and have 5 reflexed petals and an erect hood that extends beyond the central column. The flower buds are pink. The seed capsules are teardrop-shaped and 2 inches (5 cm) long. The leaves densely line the stems and are dark green, narrowly linear, and resemble pine needles.

Santa Catalina Mountains.
Molino Basin Campground.
Location: Shoulder of road .4 mile from entrance.
9/29/16

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