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Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata

Milkweed Family - Asclepiadaceae

Flowers characteristic of milkweed with 5 petals bent backwards revealing a 5-part elevated crown centrally. Leaves opposite, oblong and downy below.

(Photographed - July)

Dense clusters of small (1/4") pink to rose-purple flowers at the top of a branching stem.