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Botanical family · Gentianales

Asclepiadaceae

Milkweed Family

83 species in this family

Now often included in Apocynaceae, this family of milkweeds and hoyas is characterised by milky sap and specialised pollinia (pollen masses). Found in tropical and subtropical regions, many are twining climbers or succulent herbs.

  • Milky latex sap
  • Pollen in waxy pollinia masses
  • Paired follicle fruits with silky seeds

Species in ASCLEPIADACEAE

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