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Araujia sericifera, Physianthus albens Family: Asclepiadaceae Bladder flower Origin: South America         A bold and distinct twining evergreen climber or robust twining shrub having racemes of fragrant white or pink flowers with flat spreading terminal petals that trap nocturnal moths and hold them until dawn. Flowers all summer. The foliage is a light grey green and the plant can be kept back by pruning. After a long hot summer, large green pod like curious fruits are carried. Sometimes referred to as the cruel plant due to the moths that pollinate it being held onto by the flowers and only being released the following day. Only suitable for sunny spots in warmer counties or conservatory where the scent is more noticeable. |  |
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 | Asclepias curassavica Family: Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Origin: North America       This is the only milkweed with alternate leaves. The extremely bright color make it easy to spot. Like most milkweeds the juice is milky white. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Seed pods are valued in dried flower arrangements. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). Drought-tolerant. |  |
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 | Asclepias incarnata Family: Asclepiadaceae Swamp Milkweed, Rose Milkweed, Swamp Silkweed Origin: North America  This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. |
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 | Asclepias physocarpa Family: Asclepiadaceae Swan Plant, Balloon Plant, Family Jewels Milkweed Tree Origin: Jamaica and South America   This plant grows to 6 feet tall with a spread of about 2 feet. It has lance-shaped, medium green, hairy leaves. During the summer, umbels of creamy or greenish-white flowers are produced; these are followed by interesting globular seed pods which are inflated and covered with soft bristles. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). |  |
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 | Asclepias speciosa Family: Asclepiadaceae Showy Milkweed ,Common Milkweed ,Greek Milkweed Origin: western North America  Showy milkweed is a coarse perennial up to four feet tall. The light-green leaves are oval to nearly round, opposite each other, and may be over six inches long. About ten to twenty flowers grow in a cluster from white-wooly stalks radiating from a central point. Milkweeds are known to be toxic to livestock and domestic fowl, but usually under conditions of forced ingestion of large quantities through mismanagement or drought. |
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 | Asclepias tuberosa Family: Asclepiadaceae Milkweed, Flame Weed, Butterfly Weed, Gay Butterflies, Pleurisy Root Origin: North America   This is the only milkweed with alternate leaves. The extremely bright color make it easy to spot. Like most milkweeds the juice is milky white. Seed pods are valued in dried flower arrangements. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). Drought-tolerant. Listed in the U. S. Pharmacopeia in the 19th century the root was once widely used for lung problems such as asthma and bronchitis. Contains cardiac glycosides which are toxic in large amounts. |  |
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 | Calotropis gigantea Family: Asclepiadaceae Giant milkweed, Giant Calotrope, Crown Flower Origin: India  Medium sized to large shrub; all parts of the plant contain milky latex and soft white tomentum. Lilac colored flowers are found arranged in an inflorescence, which is an umbellate cyme. These are borne on the axils of leaves. The flower with its characteristic staminal corona is one of the key to identifying this plant. The fruit is a follicle and when dry seed dispersal is by wind. The seeds with a parachute of hairs, is a delight for small children, who like to blow it and watch it float in the air. This plant plays host to a variety of insects. The butterfly ‘Plain Tiger’and ‘Common Crow’ breeds here; their caterpillars feed on the leaves, pupate and metamorphose into adults. The shiny blue bee Xylocopa can also be seen visiting this flower. Although its blooms can be seen all through the year, its flowers are particularly abundant during summer season. The plant also has medicinal valve. Its latex is used to remove thorns from the skin. The plant is hardy at least to zone 9 and drought tolerant. |  |
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 | Calotropis procera Family: Asclepiadaceae Swallow-Wort, Sedom Apple, Dead Sea Apple Origin: Tropical Africa and Asia  Spreading shrub or small tree to 14 ft. exuding copious milky sap when cut or broken; leaves opposite, grey-green, large up to 1ft long and 4" broad, with a pointed tip, two rounded basal lobes and no leaf stalk. Flowers are of a waxy white petals 5, purple-tipped inside and with a central purplish crown, carried in stalked clusters at the ends of the branches. Fruit is grey-green, inflated, 3" to 4" long, containing numerous seeds with tufts of long silky hairs at one end. Sap from the plant Calotropis procera is used in northwest Benin as the agent to curdle the milk for traditional cheese production . |  |
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 | Ceropegia ampliata Family: Asclepiadaceae Horny wonder, Bushman's pipe Origin: South Africa  This is one of the most interesting plants you ever see. Nearly leafless rambling stems produce 3" inflated balloon-like flowers of white and yellow pin stripes, topped with emerald green birdcages. Thick, twining succulent stems are well suited for hanging basket culture or for trellises. The flower tube is white with green nerves outside, the base is banded purplish, to 1 inch across. The plant needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day and can withstand a fair amount of drought. Water well and wait until the soil has thoroughly dried before watering again. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every third watering from May to October. From October to May water only enough to keep the stems from shriveling. |  |
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 | Ceropegia debilis, Ceropegia linearis ssp. debilis Family: Asclepiadaceae Rosary Vine Origin: Southeastern Africa  This plant is somewhat succulent, so be careful to never overwater, or allow it to set in water. Water thoroughly, and then allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again. |  |
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