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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This was photographed in the Adirondacks of NY several weeks ago. Thank You,

  • Question

    This was photographed in the Adirondacks of NY several weeks ago. Thank You,

    Answer

    Auntie, you've photographed Apocynum cannabinum (hemp dogbane). This is a native perennial that will produce a white latex when bruised like some other members of this family (e.g., other dogbane species, most milkweed species).