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Tropical milkweed
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Conservation status

Secure (NatureServe)
Scientific classification
Genus:
Asclepias
Species:
curassavica
Synonyms

Asclepias nivea var. curassavica (L.) Kuntze

Asclepias curassavica (also known as the scarlet milkweed, Mexican butterfly weed, or bloodflower) is a species of milkweed plant. It belongs in the subfamily Asclepiadoideae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is now naturalized around the world. It gets flowers from spring to fall.

Images for kids

  • Asclepias curassavica Wildlife collage

    Collage of insects using tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) for nectar or as a hunting ground

  • Asclepias curassavica234

    Flower from flower biew

  • Asclepias curassavica 002

    Fruits

  • Asclepias curassavica 003

    Seeds

  • Seeds of Asclepias curassavica (Family Apocynaceae)

    Seed with parachute

  • Asclepiascurassavica

    Seeds close up

  • Asclepias curassavica 1854

    Flower closeup

  • Mexican Butterfly Weed Asclepias curassavica Ants 2000px

    Flowers with ants feeding on the nectar

  • Danaus plexippus-caterpillars

    Monarch caterpillars feeding on milkweed.

  • Milkweed Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold' Flowers 2400px

    Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'

  • Scarlet Milkweed with caterpillar

    Scarlet milkweed with a Monarch caterpillar and large milkweed bugs

See also

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