Family Apocynaceae The Dogbane Family Alex Stalboerger
Apocynaceae 1500 species 424 genera 5 subfamilies Most species are tropical or subtropical. But some species grow in xeric environments. All are flowering plants that includes, trees, shrubs, herbs, and lianas. http://i.pbase.com/o4/94/339594/1/64936641.6B2Q1gi4.IMG_9356.JPG
North American Geographical Distribution http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=APAN2
Apocynum androsaemifolium Leaf margin is entire, veination is alternate, and oval leaves. Flowers are tiny, pink, bell-shaped, near the branch tips. Smell like lilac. Milky juice exudes from broken stems and leaves. http://www.wildflower.org/gallery/result.php?id_image=21311
Sources http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=APAN2 http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=APAN2 All images have URL at bottom