Asclepiadaceae Asclepias syriaca L.

Common Milkweed

Iroquois - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 117

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Scientific name: Asclepias syriaca L.
USDA symbol: ASSY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Milkweed
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Family (APG): Apocynaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Tender stems, leaves and immature flower clusters cooked and seasoned with salt, pepper or butter.

RECRD: 7689 id: 6299

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