[The Milkweed Family East of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington]
Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

Inflorescence of Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed: Asclepias speciosa

The photo above shows part of the inflorescence of showy milkweed as seen along the Klickitat-Yakima County line north of Glenwood, WA..................early June, 2006. The photos on this page are currently all from the same time and location.
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In the Columbia River Gorge, it may be found between the elevations of 0'-700' from the Major Creek Plateau and area around Mosier, OR eastward to the mouth of the Deschutes River.

Flower of Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed: Asclepias speciosa

The photo above shows a close-up sideview of a flower of showy milkweed as seen along the Klickitat-Yakima County line north of Glenwood, WA..................early June, 2006.

Calyx of Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed: Asclepias speciosa

The photo above shows the underside of the fuzzy calyx lobes and petals of showy milkweed as seen along the Klickitat-Yakima County line north of Glenwood, WA..................early June, 2006.

Caterpillar on Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed: Asclepias speciosa

A colorful caterpillar feeding on showy milkweed.

Flowers of Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed: Asclepias speciosa --- Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed: Asclepias speciosa --- Inflorescence of Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed: Asclepias speciosa

Close-up views of showy milkweed as seen along the Little Spokane River about three-quarters of a mile downstream from the Painted Rocks.....................June 19, 2009.
Paul Slichter