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Texas Milkweed
Asclepias texana
In the United States:
Native
· also called white milkweed
Milkweeds supply nectar visited by honeybees and other bees; flowers contain pollinia. All Asclepias species contain cardiac glycosides toxic to livestock and humans if ingested. Long summer bloom supports foragers over multiple weeks.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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