This roadside between Cherry Lane and the bicycle/pedestrian trail has several patches of whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata). Asclepias verticillata is a true prairie plant which is a nice sight on our roadsides as most roadside flora are weedy-character plants of disturbed habitat. A sign of the prairie restoring itself.
The wooded area in the background is McCormick Woods.
Link to Asclepias verticillata:
Link to Asclepias verticillata:
Asclepias verticillata together with some of the common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). This is also along Cherry Lane near the site of the first photo.
Link to previous post on Asclepias syriaca:
Asclepias verticillata is also common along I-65 near Lafayette and at Sagamore Parkway at the Soldiers Home Road exit ramp.
Photos taken July 25, 2015.
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