Bedstraw Milkweed (Asclepias galioides)

Family: Asclepiadaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Asclepias galioides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young buds. No further details. Does this refer to the flower buds or the young stems?. The young shoots of several other species are used as an asparagus substitute. Young seedpods - raw. Root - raw. — No further details.; Does this refer to the flower buds or the young stems?.; The young shoots of several other species are used as an asparagus substitute.; Young seedpods - raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)