Additional information about this plant may be found at the USDA PLANTS Database:
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Butterfly weed is a member of the Asclepiadaceae or Milkweed family and is also referred to as Pleurisy-root. It is a perennial plant found June - September in dry, sandy roadsides, and open wood. Native Americans used the plant medicinally to treat lung inflammation and asthma. |
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Additional information about this plant may be found at the USDA PLANTS Database: |