Apocynum cannabinum (dogbane, amy root, hemp dogbane, prairie dogbane, Indian hemp, hemp dogsbane, rheumatism root, dogsbane, or wild cotton) [4] is a perennial herbaceous plant that …

Indian hemp, or dogbane, is a shrubby, upright perennial with opposite branches and milky sap. Flowers are tiny, 5-pointed bells, massed in cymes, white or greenish white, attractive to bees.

Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) is a North American native plant found throughout the continental United States and southern Canada. It is commonly found in wooded areas along …

The common name, dogbane, and the genus name, “ Apocynum,” meaning “away from dog,” are testaments to the toxic nature of this plant, not only to dogs, but to humans, livestock, and …

Feb 22, 2025 · Dogbane refers to several species in the Apocynaceae family, such as Apocynum cannabinum. It is valued in traditional medicine for its potential cardiovascular, anti …

Common Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) can be distinguished from a similar species, Spreading Dogbane (Apocynum androsaemifolium), by its smaller flowers with more erect petals.

Indian hemp grows 2 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and prefers sandy well-drained soil in full sun. It will spread aggressively by rhizomes. Propagate by seed and division. The flowers …

Dogbane is also called Indianhemp. Its botanical name refers to its believed toxicity to dogs and its similarity to hemp. The plant's strong fibers have made it prized for cordage and threads for …

Jul 17, 2024 · Dogbane is also known as Indian Hemp or Hemp Dogbane. American Indians used the stems of the plant to make rope, twine and baskets. Although the roots were once …

Apocynum cannabinum is a bushy member of the dogbane and milkweed family that features opposite, lance-shaped leaves on upright, stiff stems with terminal clusters of very tiny, whitish …