Four Leaved Milkweed. Upper leaves are paired. Long 5 15 cm along the stem.
Asclepias quadrifolia fourleaf milkweed is an upright single stemmed perennial clad with a distinctive whorl of four symmetrical egg shaped leaves 2 6 in. Fourleaf milkweed is a perennial herb from a fleshy rhizome the plant is small and slender compared to other milkweeds at only 45 cm tall. Phonetic spelling as klee pee as kwad ree foh lee uh this plant has medium severity poison characteristics.
1 4 domed umbrella like clusters of pink lavender or white flowers.
Pale pink corolla lobes and white hoods 5 parted. Whorls of 4 leaves at middle of stem. Long 5 15 cm along the stem. Eastern united states to.