Asclepias speciosa
(Showy Milkweed)

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Upper Plant in Ground


Inflorescence in Ground


Upper Part of Plant



Leaf Top


Leaf Bottom


Early Inflorescence Top


Later Inflorescence Top


Inflorescence Bottom




Flower Top


Flower Side


Flower Side, Petals Removed


Flower Side, Petals and Sepals Removed


Flower Side Close-Up


Flower Side Close-Up, Corona Lobe Removed


Flower Bottom, Petals Removed



Flower Longitudinal Section (Pollinia)


Flower Longitudinal Section (Ovaries)


Corona Lobe Side


Corona Lobe Top


One Anther


Two Anthers


Pollinarium Partially Removed


Gynostegium Top


Pollinarium Side A


Pollinarium Side B


Pistil Side


Pistil Top