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  1. Distribution and habitat

    Apocynum cannabinum grows in open wooded areas, ditches, and hillsides. It is found in gravelly or sandy soil, mainly near streams in shady or moist places. It is native to much of North America—in the southern half of … See more

    Ecology

    The plant serves as a larval host for the snowberry clearwing (Hemaris diffinis), which is a pollinator that resembles a small hummingbird. It is also a host plant for the dogbane tiger moth (Cycnia tenera) and the … See more

    Toxicity

    It is poisonous to humans, dogs, cats, and horses. All parts of the plant are toxic, and the plant contains cardiac glycosides. The plant is toxic both green and dried. The stems contain a white sap capable of causing skin … See more

    Uses

    Much like flax and hemp, Apocynum cannabinum contains long fibers in the stems, known as bast fibers, which can be extracted and used to create textiles. The fibers are very fine and strong, with a silky texture, an… See more

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