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Taxon
Asclepias tuberosa
Common name:
Indian Paintbrush, Butterfly Weed, Pleurisy Root, אסקלפיאס הפקעות, אסקלפיס הפקעות
Family:
Apocynaceae (Oleander)
Distribution:
USA
Life form:
Herbaceous perennial
Description:
Perennial from E & S USA. Butterfly attracting ornamental. Root used in traditional medicine by Indians
Locations
1:
• Accession: 0000-4229
Area
Individual