University Hills, Irvine, Orange County, CA. 7-29-08. © Joan Avise

Narrow-leaved milkweed

Asclepias fascicularis

Native to California

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University Hills, Irvine, Orange County, CA 7-25-08. © Joan Avise

Limestone Cyn Wilderness Park, Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, CA 6-4-11. © Joan Avise

With Cobalt Beetles, Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, CA 5-15-10. © Joan Avise

Aliso and Wood Canyon Wilderness Park, Aliso Viejo, Orange County, CA. 9-23-11. © Peter J. Bryant

Aliso and Wood Canyon Wilderness Park, Aliso Viejo, Orange County, CA. 9-23-11. © Peter J. Bryant

Seed pod, UCI Arboretum, Irvine, Orange County, CA 10-7-06. © Joan Avise

Bursting seed pods, UCI Arboretum, Orange County 8-15-06. © Joan Avise

With Monarch butterfly crysalis, San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, Orange County, CA 10-6-06. © Joan Avise

With Monarch butterfly, Huntington Central Park, Huntington Beach, Orange County, CA 8-12-06. © Joan Avise

With ovipositing Monarch butterfly, Huntington Central Park, Huntington Beach, Orange County, CA 8-12-06. © Joan Avise
 
Associated insects

Large Milkweed Bug,
Oncopeltus fasciatus

Small Milkweed Bug,
Lygaeus kalmii

Oleander Aphid,
Aphis nerii

Cobalt Milkweed Beetle,
Chrysochus cobaltinus

Monarch Butterfly,
Danaus plexippus
(male)