Scientific Name: Asclepias syriaca Milkweed oil from the seeds can be easily converted into cinnamic acid, which can be used as a sunscreen. Also used as a vegetable by Native Americans.
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Scarlet Milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias curassavica Stems contain a toxic milky compound resinoid (galitoxin). Several glycosides and an alkaloid have been isolated.
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Scientific Name: Cynachum louiseae An invasive species in the milkweed family. Has antibacterial and antifungal compounds.
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