Crown Flower Giant Milkweed 20 Seeds Calotropis procera
Calotropis procera, commonly known as the crown flower or giant milkweed, is a fast-growing, hardy perennial shrub or small tree in the Apocynaceae family, native to arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia and widely naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas. The plant typically grows 2–6 meters in height, with thick, gray-green, succulent leaves covered in a fine, velvety texture, giving it a silvery appearance. It produces clusters of large, star-shaped flowers that range in color from pale lilac to white, often with a central purple crown, which bloom throughout much of the year in favorable climates and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Calotropis procera exudes a milky latex that is highly toxic, deterring herbivores and providing traditional medicinal uses, such as treatments for skin diseases, digestive disorders, and as a source of raw material in folk remedies, though extreme caution is required due to its toxicity. The plant is extre