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Genus

Apocynum

Called “Dogbane” in GBIF

Apocynum, commonly known as dogbane or Indian hemp, is a small genus of the flowering plant family Apocynaceae. Its name comes from Ancient Greek ἀπόκυνον, from ἀπο- apo- "away" and κύων kyōn "dog", referring to dogbane, which was used to poison dogs. The genus is native to North America, temperate Asia, and southeastern Europe.

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Spreading dogbane

Spreading dogbane

Apocynum androsaemifolium

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Research on Apocynum

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Spreading dogbane spotted and verified in coastal Maine community

Spreading dogbane is one of the few native plants that monarch butterflies and hummingbird moths ...

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