White-Stem Milkweed, Jumate, Candelilla

• Scientific Name: Asclepias Albicans
• Common Name: White-Stem Milkweed, Jumate, 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=57
• Habitat: Rocky slopes, valleys
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Apr.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)