bloodflower

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) and bloodflower (A. curassavica) often are cultivated as ornamentals. The butterfly weed (A. tuberosa) of North America has bright orange flowers. Hoya carnosa, which is commonly called wax plant because of its waxy white flowers, is often grown indoors as a pot plant. Several succulent plants—such…

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), bloodflower (A. curassavica), and showy milkweed (A. speciosa) often are cultivated as ornamentals and to attract butterflies. The butterfly weed (A. tuberosa) of North America has bright orange flowers and is an important butterfly host plant. Urban and agricultural development has led to a decline…