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Apocynaceae
Asclepias

not marked as a favorite taxon Asclepias tonkawae D.P. Duran, J. Ksepka, S.A. Davis, W. Godwin, & R.A.S. Laroche. Common name: Skirt Milkweed. Phenology: May-Aug (-Oct); Jun-Oct. Habitat: Xeric sands of openings and oak scrub. Distribution: E. Texas, especially associated with the Carrizo and Sparta formations.

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Taxonomy Comments: See Duran et al. (2025) for detailed information. This species was previously included in a more broadly circumscribed Asclepias tomentosa.

Synonymy ⓘ: = Duran et al (2025); < Asclepias tomentosa Elliott — FNA14, K1, K4, NS, POWO, Tx, Woodson (1954). Basionym: Asclepias tonkawae D.P. Duran, J. Ksepka, S.A. Davis, W. Godwin, & R.A.S. Laroche 2025

Links to other floras: < Asclepias tomentosa - FNA14

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