asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants

asclepias genus herbaceous perennial flowering plants milkweeds named latex milky substance cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides alkaloids american animals syriaca beautiful bloom blooming blossom botanical botany butterfly flower colorful common milkweed cultivation ecology flora floral flying fresh garden grass herb honeycomb insects leaf luscious macro monarch nature nectar nursery ornamental pink poison pollinators rosy silkweed silky swallowwort spring summer vegetation virginia weedy wild wildflower