Asclepiadaceae

milkweed

Asclepias L.

Indigenous Names: Zaip-ya-daw, ‘Kawdl-shap-pa-a, Sa-na’-ko-mav

Habitat: Moderately dry, open or shaded sites; plains to sub-alpine; Montana to New Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Pods; A native species to Europe and temperate Asia, the species became naturalized throughout North America. Plants Parts Harvested: None; Montana to New Mexico

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Ute

No stated use for the plant.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Not specified in the literature

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