asclepias incarnata

Meaning

A perennial herbaceous plant in the milkweed family, known for its clusters of fragrant, rose-pink flowers and its role as a primary host for monarch butterfly larvae.

Examples

• The swamp milkweed, or asclepias incarnata, thrives in the wet soil near the edge of the pond.
• We planted asclepias incarnata specifically to provide a safe habitat for the local monarch population.