Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
How To Use The Descriptions For Further Research
You may research other species listed by selecting the italicized links.You can press each picture to see where it is credited to and, in many cases, to see other pictures of the species.
You can also check out other information that I have included under each picture.
Asclepiadaceae - Milkweed Family
Milkweed
The leaves of most species are poisonous to cattle and humans! Flowers may be boiled or eaten raw in moderation. The buds, young shoots and young leaves may be eaten as greens after boiling in 2 waters. The seeds and inner wall of the pod may be eaten raw or cooked, and a sugar can be boiled down from the flowers.
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