What is red milk algae?

Red milk algae is part of a family consisting of more than 120 different varieties of milk algae known as Asclepias . It has been found to grow in swamps, swamps and Borovic Barre in the US from New York, Florida and the Gulf Coast to Texas. This herbal, permanent flower plant between June to July and is attractive for several different types of insects and birds. The milk white fabric on the stem of the plant is toxic and the levels of toxicity differ depending on the growing season.

Although it is called red milk algae, flowers move in color from pink to violet red or orange red and form round clusters on a long stem. This slender plant, which grew up to 3 feet (about 1 meter) tall and 1 inch (about 3 cm), has smooth leaves in different shades of green. The leaves are wide on the base and narrow to the acute peak and the arrangement on the stem varies depending on the species. Damaged leaves or stems emitted white fabric that can be fatal, ifD is used and can irritate the skin.

For proper plant growth, permanently humid soil is required, but will tolerate short dry periods. Red milk algae grows preferably in clay and clay soils in a partial shadow in full sun. It is a resistant plant, but it is susceptible to slugs when young are young due to humid conditions of cultivation.

types of bugs such as beetles and butterflies use the toxicity of the plant to survive and defense. Various pollinators of red milk algae plants include wasps, butterflies of monarchs and hummingbirds. In fact, Asclepias Rubra is known as a host of a butterfly monarch and is often used in butterfly gardens. The pollen of milk algae combines space in individual grains, which makes many other insects more difficult.

native nations of the US used a plant for a variety of purposes. Cooked flower buds or added to soups and hard roots fibers BYLA used to produce cord and fabric. Red milk algae also has healing properties that have been used to treat disease from high fever to mild stomach problems. Native nations also used a plant to treat respiratory diseases, pneumonia and bronchitis. Today it is mainly used as a decorative plant in the landscape and is a charming accessory of beds or around the border.