Description
Asclepias puberula (also called Downy Milkweed, Downy Milkvine, and Downy Butterflyweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States and Canada. It has long, thin stems with small pink flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asclepias puberula is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Asclepias puberula is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Asclepias puberula are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.