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Interesting info and more photos:

milkweed

see missouriplants.com for detailed info and more photos including closeup of flowers.

Dan Teglia: "Like the majority of the milkweeds, this species bleeds a profuse amount of milky sap when injured. The plant is toxic if ingested."

more on the wikipedia page

 

 

Milkweed
Dan Tenagle - missouriplants.com


You ought to know:

Area: dry

Height: 2-4 feet

Frequency: low

Blooms: Late Spring