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The Asclepiadaceae comprise about 250 genera and 2,000 species. The family members are mostly herbs and shrubs. A characteristic of the family is a white sap ("milk"). Many plants in the family lianous. Some are cactuslike succulents with reduced leaves.

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Araujia
No sub-categories 1 Sites Asclepias
Asclepias incarnata, Asclepias tuberosa 21 Sites Calotropis
No sub-categories 2 Sites Ceropegia
No sub-categories 5 Sites Cynanchum
No sub-categories 1 Sites

Dischidia
No sub-categories 1 Sites Hoya
No sub-categories 5 Sites Marsdenia
No sub-categories 1 Sites Stapelia
No sub-categories 1 Sites Stephanotis
No sub-categories 4 Sites

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The Asclepiadaceae - Description of the plant family, with descriptions and images of some of its members. Asclepiadaceae - Botanical description of this family with technical drawings of several species. The Asclepiad Page - Thorough introduction to this diverse plant family which includes milkweeds, the hoya, and numerous succulents. Includes cultivation notes and worldwide links. The Asclepiad Gallery - Provides a selection of photographs showing various examples of Asclepiads. Asclepiadaceae - Photos and short descriptions of several Asclepiad species.

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