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Spreading Dogbane Plant

Spreading dogbane (Apocynum androsaemifolium) is also known as Fly-trap dogbane. This native bushy perennial grows on the field edges at Distant Hill Gardens.

 

When broken, its egg-shaped leaves and stems exude a milky sap, much like its close relative the Common Milkweed. And, like milkweed, all parts of the plant are poisonous to humans (and dogs) if ingested.

 

Here is a photo of the Spreading Dogbane flower .

 

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Uploaded on July 9, 2013
Taken on July 9, 2013