Asclepias subulata
Rush Milkweed; Ajamete
A member of the Asclepiadaceae, the Milkweed Family
Habit, in bloom.
Along Essex Road several miles northwest of entrance sign
at ca. 2400 feet elevation. Tape measure is extended about 12 inches.
4 May 2008.
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Inflorescences.
Same plant as in prior image.
4 May 2008.
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Inflorescence detail, with Ornate Checkered Beetles.
Same plant as in prior images.
4 May 2008.
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Inflorescence in bud.
Same plant as in prior images.
4 May 2008.
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Upper inflorescences.
Same plant as in prior images.
4 May 2008.
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Inflorescences, with Queen caterpillar feeding on flower bud.
Same plant as in prior images.
4 May 2008.
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Upper inflorescences.
Notice the queen caterpillar at lower left, as shown in prior image.
4 May 2008.
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Habitat.
Same plant as in prior image.
4 May 2008.
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Habit and habitat, this plant about three feet tall.
Along Lanfair Road about one mile north of Goffs,
at ca. 2700 feet elevation.
12 January 2005.
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Fruit.
Same plant as in prior image.
12 January 2005.
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Detail of stem and fruit attachment, from prior image.
12 January 2005.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
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