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Oval-leaf milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia) is a perennial herb native to the northern and midwestern regions of North America, including Alberta, British Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Ontario, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wisconsin,… Oval-leaf milkweed (Latin: Asclepias ovalifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Oval-leaf 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.
Oval-leaf milkweed is a member native to ABT, BRC, ILL, IOW, MAN, and MIC. Oval-leaf milkweed thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions, making it adaptable to various soil types, including light and medium soils.
Oval-leaf milkweed 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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