MILKWEED FAMILY 



flowers, in color a deep magenta. This is Asclepias 

 purpurescens. 



The books report eighteen distinct Milkweeds in 

 our range, but probably these five are all that the road- 

 side would contribute to our summer gathering. All 

 are easy of recognition because the Milkweed blossom 

 is sui generis, it does not change its family form. 

 The entire group stand luxuriant in their ample 

 growth, their abounding health and vitality. 



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