Desert Reed-Stem Milkweed, Rush Milkweed, Jumete, Mata Candelilla

Scientific Name: Asclepias Subulata
Common Name: Desert Reed-Stem Milkweed, Rush Milkweed, Jumete, Mata Candelilla
References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=61
Habitat: Valleys
Life Form: Shrub, medium
Leaf Description: Opposite simple
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Period: Apr. to Oct.
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Uncommon
Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)