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Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a perennial forb/herb native to the eastern and central United States and parts of Canada, ranging from Alabama to Manitoba and south to Texas. Common Milkweed (Latin: Asclepias syriaca) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Common 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.
Common Milkweed is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, WDC, and GEO. Common Milkweed thrives in light to medium soil and prefers a pH of 7.5–8.
Common Milkweed grows best in USDA zone 3-8, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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