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Asclepias curassavica Family: Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Origin: North America This is the only milkweed with alternate leaves. The extremely bright color make it easy to spot. Like most milkweeds the juice is milky white. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Seed pods are valued in dried flower arrangements. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). Drought-tolerant. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/asclepias_curassavica.htm