Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Asclepias fascicularis (Narrowleaf Milkweed)

Fairly common native, perennial herb generally found in grasslands. Flowers are pink-white. Blooms in spring to early summer.

Asclepias fascicularis (narrowleaf milkweed). NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.

Asclepias fascicularis (narrowleaf milkweed). NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.

Asclepias fascicularis (narrowleaf milkweed). NATIVE. In fruit (has seed pods). Pictured in autumn.

Asclepias fascicularis (narrowleaf milkweed). NATIVE. In fruit (has seed pods). Pictured in autumn.