Edible: Milkweed [Asclepias syriaca]

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5 Common milkweed Common milkweed. Must have white hairs on stem (use magnifying glass). This has leaf torn off to show milk.
Source: Alley Pond Park (Woods), Queens, May 14, 2000
6 Common milk weed Common milk weed.
Source: Central Park, Jul 02, 2000
1 Milkweed Milkweed. Winter form.
Source: Central Park, Nov 21, 1999
2 Milkweed Milkweed. Winter form.
Source: Central Park, Nov 21, 1999
3 Milkweed Milkweed. Winter form.
Source: Central Park, Nov 21, 1999
4 Milkweed Milkweed. An opened pod.
Source: Central Park, Nov 21, 1999
7 Milkweed pod Milkweed pod. Not on tour.
Source: Marine Park, Brooklyn, Nov 27, 2005

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