— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about California Milkweed (Asclepias californica). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
California Milkweed, Asclepias californica, is a perennial herb native to California and the Northwest region of Mexico. California Milkweed (Latin: Asclepias californica, family Asclepiadaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
California Milkweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
California Milkweed is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family native to CAL and MXN. California Milkweed thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-draining, light soil.
California Milkweed grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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