Plant Name Butterfly Milkweed
Scientific Name Asclepias Tuberosa
Family Dogbane
Plant Type Perennial
Start of Blooming Season June
End of Blooming Season September


Pleurisy Root is another name for butterfly milkweed and not a valid name for the aforementioned plant species.


The name pleurisr root is derived from the holistic use of butterfly milkweed in relieving the pain and inflammation of pleurisy.

September 08, 2016 The last time this page was updated
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