Missouri Department of Conservation
MEAD'S MILKWEED

Summary information for MEAD'S MILKWEED

Common Name
MEAD'S MILKWEED
Scientific Name
ASCLEPIAS MEADII
Status
FEDERAL THREATENED, STATE ENDANGERED, STATE RANK S2, GLOBAL RANK G2
Primary Habitat
"Grassland - native prairie"
Preferred Habitat
"Occurs in tallgrass prairies and igneous glades *002,004,007*"
Distribution
"Occurs primarily in western and southwestern portions of the state. Also found in scattered locations of southeastern and northern Missouri. *003,004*"
County List
BARTON, BENTON, CASS, CEDAR, DADE, HARRISON, HENRY, IRON, PETTIS, POLK, REYNOLDS, ST. CLAIR, VERNON, ADAIR
More Details