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Asclepias mexicana, commonly known as Mexican milkweed, is a perennial plant native to central and northern Mexico. Asclepias mexicana (Latin: Asclepias mexicana, family Asclepiadaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Asclepias mexicana is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Asclepias mexicana is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family native to MXC, MXG, MXE, MXN, and MXS. Asclepias mexicana thrives in full to partial sun, preferring moist to dry conditions and light, sandy soil.
Asclepias mexicana grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 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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