Kotolo Milkweed. This species has large woolly leaves resembling lamb s ears. The stems of this plant contain latex which is boiled and then used to make chewing gum.
The leaves are lance shaped to oval rippled and arranged oppositely in pairs or in whorls of 3 or 4. Milkweed is necessary for monarch butterflies in all stages of growth. This species has large woolly leaves resembling lamb s ears.
The stems of this plant contain latex which is boiled and then used to make chewing gum.
The leaves are lance shaped to oval rippled and arranged oppositely in pairs or in whorls of 3 or 4. The cover drawing and article for this issue of the obispoensis was written and drawn by alice meyer. This plant is a tall perennial with clusters of bluish white and pale lavender flowers. A native perennial herb with large white cream or pinkish flowers.