So CA milkweed (asclepias?)

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

I started a new discussion because F wanted a picture of what is called milkweed in SoCA.  It is an asclepias or however that is spelled.  I couldn't find where the question was so that is why I started a new discussion.  Also I got a camera for Mother's Day and I am learning to use it all by myself.  Think kindergarten, going into first grade.  My husband is the photographer, but I would really like to be able to snap, save and put in an album my small little pictures.  I am plagued by a short attention span for this stuff/ie using new programs.....So here is my first try.  Milkweed yellow and Milkweed yellow and red.  Not making pods yet.  Can't caption pictures yet either.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Love these Maryann. They are very different than our regular old milkweed.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This is what I was expecting to see. The CA version is very pretty and very different!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I did NOT know that these plants were milkweed.  Aren't they pretty?

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Not only are they pretty, they are tough.  Don't need tons of water, bloom nearly all year round.  Don't get any funky stuff on them.

[F, Calla & Luca]

This doesn't look like the milkweed I am familiar with either.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Now that was very interesting. Thanks. I especially liked that species have evolved that grow faster than the caterpillars can eat them.