Can Humans Eat Milkweed? Identifying Edible Parts and Safe Preparation
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Over 200 species belong to the genus *Asclepias*, but only a few, like common milkweed (*Asclepias syriaca*), are known to have edible parts when cooked. Knowing which species you have and how to prepare them is crucial, as the milky sap in many milkweed plants contains toxic compounds.
