Apocynum cannabinum - Wikipedia Apocynum cannabinum (dogbane, amy root, hemp dogbane, prairie dogbane, Indian hemp, hemp dogsbane, rheumatism root, dogsbane, or wild cotton) [4] is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows throughout much of North America—in the southern half of Canada and throughout the United States
Dogbane - Advice From The Herb Lady Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) is a North American native plant found throughout the continental United States and southern Canada It is commonly found in wooded areas along the banks of lakes and streams Unlike most herbs, it prefers wet locations
Indian Hemp (Dogbane) | Missouri Department of Conservation Indian hemp, or dogbane, is a shrubby, upright perennial with opposite branches and milky sap Flowers are tiny, 5-pointed bells, massed in cymes, white or greenish white, attractive to bees Leaves opposite, smooth-edged, variable, oblong or lance-shaped, hairy or not hairy, with conspicuous petioles (stalks)
Spreading Dogbane - US Forest Service Spreading dogbane, as the name suggests, tends to spread from underground rhizomes and form distinct patches Although it is native to North America, in some areas it is considered a nuisance weed Spreading dogbane is found in a variety of habitats, from native plant communities to weedy roadsides and waste areas
What Good is Dogbane? - The Natural Web Dogbanes are among the food plants used by the caterpillars of the Snowberry Clearwing moth, and of the Delicate Cycnia, also called the Dogbane Tiger Moth (Cycnia tenera) Like the milkweeds, dogbane stems contain fibers that can be used to make rope
What Is Hemp Dogbane: How To Get Rid Of Dogbane Weeds - Gardening Know How What is hemp dogbane and why do we want to get rid of it? The plant is poisonous to animals, with toxic sap and roots that can burrow 6 feet (2 m ) into the earth It's become an agricultural pest, which makes dogbane control important, especially in commercial garden regions
Hemp Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) - USDA ARS Hemp dogbane, a poisonous herb, is found throughout the United States, including the western range states The hemp portion of its common name comes from the fact that Indians used fiber from the bark for making rope It also is called dogbane, Indian physic, American hemp, and rheumatism weed
Apocynum cannabinum (Amy Root,, Dogbane, Hemp Dogbane, Indian Hemp . . . Indian Hemp is a bushy herbaceous perennial of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) native to the Northeastern United States and Canada All parts of this plant exude a milky juice when bruised and all plant parts are considered highly toxic to humans and mammals
Common Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) - Illinois Wildflowers Dogbane family (Apocynaceae) Description: This herbaceous perennial plant becomes about 2½–5' tall at maturity Initially, this plant develops an erect central stem with opposite leaves during the late spring, but during early to mid-summer it branches abundantly