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Apocynaceae: Milkweeds, The Dogbane Family

A misnomer if there ever was one: I don't know of a single species that merits the epither "weed."

Milkweed plants harbor their own unique insect fauna including bugs, flies, beetles, wasps, bees,
ants and aphids, and especially butterflies, most notably the Monarch.

Our local species is the Narrow-leaved Milkweed, Asclepius fascicularus. The family also includes Indian Hemp,
Apocynum cannabinum, formerly widespread but known to occur in a few places in Santa Clara County.
Honey Bee, Milkweed
Honey Bee, Milkweed		 Narrow-leaf Milkweed
Narrow-leaf Milkweed		 Showy Milkweed, Asclepias speciosa
Showy Milkweed, Asclepias speciosa

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