Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed) is a species of perennial herb in the family Apocynaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are native to The Contiguous United States, Canada, and United States. They have simple, broad leaves and white flowers. Flowers are visited by Battus philenor hirsuta, Lyssavirus rabies, Common Wood Nymph, and Mitoura gryneus. Individuals can grow to 6 feet.
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