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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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