Indian Hemp
| Also known as: | Prairie Dogbane |
|---|---|
| Scientific name: | Apocynum cannabinum |
| Family: | Dogbane (Apocynaceae) |
| Life cycle: | perennial |
| Origin: | native |
| Habitat: | sun to part shade; moist soil, ditches, along roads, deciduous woods |
| Bloom season: | summer |
| Plant height: | 1 to 5 feet |
| USDA PLANTS database: | Minnesota county distribution map |
| Spotted in Ramsey County at: |
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Detailed Information
- Flower:
![[photo of flowers]](/udata/r9ndp23q/white/indian-hemp-100_8552-t.jpg)
Rounded cluster 1 inch across of ¼ inch (or smaller) tubular or bell-shaped flowers. Individual flowers have 5 white or greenish-white petals. One plant usually has several clusters at the top of the main stem. The center, terminal flowers in the cluster open first.
- Leaves and stem:
![[photo of leaves]](/udata/r9ndp23q/white/indian-hemp-100_7094-t.jpg)
Leaves are generally oval with a pointed or rounded tip, up to 6 inches long and 2½ inches wide with smooth edges and white or cream colored veins. There is little or no leaf stem; the leaves may clasp the stem and frequently point up. The underside of the leaves is sometimes slightly hairy. The main stem is usually reddish brown. The leaves and main stem can have a waxy feel to them.
![[photo of flowers]](/udata/r9ndp23q/white/indian-hemp-100_8552.jpg)
![[photo of leaves]](/udata/r9ndp23q/white/indian-hemp-100_7094.jpg)
More photos
full-size plant, about 4 feet tall
a young plant, about 2 feet tall More white wildflowers. Photos taken at Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, MN, June 2006 and June 2007
Comments
Have you seen this plant in Ramsey County, or have any other comments about it?
