Scarlet Milkweed

Vibrant clusters of red and orange flowers bloom amidst lush green leaves, showcasing their delicate petals. Sunlight enhances the vivid colors, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding foliage. Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as tropical milkweed, is a flowering plant species of the milkweed genus, Asclepias. It is native to the American tropics and has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species. Other common names include bloodflower or blood flower, cotton bush, hierba de la cucaracha, Mexican butterfly weed, redhead, scarlet milkweed, and wild ipecacuanha.