Apocynum cannabinum
Apocynum = away from dog (referring to its toxicity to mammals)
cannabinum = like cannabis
| Scientific Name: | Apocynum cannabinum |
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| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Dogbane |
| Authority: | Linneaus |
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| C Value: | 2 |
| Wetness: | FAC |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 4 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | one central stem no branches early in the season, many branches by the end of the season. stem reddish green with milkweedyoid leaves |
| Gee Whiz: | The cannabinum common names Hemp Dogbane and Indian Hemp refer to its similarity to Cannabis as a fiber plant rather than as a source of THCoids. It is a poisonous plant. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |