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Large population of Asclepias prostrata. Note : This population is protected. Was formerly going to be the site of a telephone line which has now chosen an alternate route of development

Tall buffelgrass along these roads making it hard for Asclepias emoryi

ASclepias melladora

A. hypolueca? 2nd of 4 plants in a grouping photographed at 7549 feet in elevation along Palisades #99 trail.

Survey spot 5

Rhyolite glade.

Roughly 4500", area heavily grazed by cattle, co-occurring with Hoffmannseggia repens, Abronia sp and Asclepias cryptoceras

on the Madera Canyon Road

Barely escaped powerline mowing

On Asclepias pedicellata

Jack Mountain WMA - Pine woodland

Same plant as http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/24728787

On Clasping Milkweed

Seepage slope with several plants in vicinity, none blooming yet.

a dozen or so pipevine swallowtails were actively supping on the approx 30 milkweed individuals composing this population. throughout the season we are on the lookout for monarchs, saw 2 last year.

Fabulous day to see the blooms.

Line up between hackberries

Much larger flower than in previous years

Growing at Pisgah Inn Overlook. More pink/purple than typical for this species