Spigelia marilandica, Woodland Pinkroot Asclepias but their taste is bitter

but their taste is bitter and acidic

Caution: Do not confuse this plant with the nonnative Tropical Milkweed (A

Poison Severity: High Poison Symptoms: All parts of poison-ivy contain resinous compounds called urushiols

To see where natural populations of Virginia willow have been vouchered

Spigelia marilandica, Woodland Pinkroot Asclepias but their taste is bitterWoodland pinkroot Woodland pinkroot is a showy perennial wildflower. Its flowers are tubular, about 2 inches long and erect. Its petals are scarlet red on the outside and bright yellow on the inside. Its wide leaves are oval in shape, sessile, and oppositely arranged. Its seeds are contained in dehiscent capsules that, when ripe, will pop open and propel the seeds well beyond the mother plant. Woodland pinkroot blooms in late spring through summer and