Pineneedle Milkweed
NamePineneedle Milkweed
Species NameAsclepias linaria
Common NamePineneedle Milkweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNot applicable (growing in natural ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typeneedle-like leaves
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (herbaceous plant)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive needle-like foliage and dense clusters of small, star-shaped flowers.
Description
This specimen of Pineneedle Milkweed (Asclepias linaria) is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its dense, needle-like foliage and clusters of small, pale green to white flowers. It is depicted growing in its natural rocky environment, not as a cultivated bonsai specimen.
