Question: Hi, there are several of this plants with spiky fruits appearing on the lawn of my house in Toronto, Ontario. …
-
Question
Hi, there are several of this plants with spiky fruits appearing on the lawn of my house in Toronto, Ontario. They are about 4 feet tall. I wonder what it is and is it poisonous?
Answer
Dear Herman, good afternoon. You have photographed the fruiting plant of common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). This is a native species that has follicles (the technical name for the fruit) with soft prickles on the exterior. Best wishes.
