Mojave Milkweed

• Scientific Name: Asclepias Nyctaginifolia
• Common Name: Mojave Milkweed
• 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=60
• Habitat: Valleys, bajadas, washes
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Lanceolate to ovate, wavy-edged, opposite
• Flower Color: Yellow white or whitish
• Flowering Period: May to Sept.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)