Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum (commonly known as Indian hemp) is a species of plant. It is also known as Dogbane, Amy Root, Hemp Dogbane, Rheumatism Root, and Wild Cotton. It is native to all of North America. It blooms from June to August. This species is found in moist lowlands, near stream edges, and near pond edges. It likes to grow in sandy or gravelly soil. Its height is 1–4 feet.

Indian Hemp
Apocynum cannabinum in flower
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Apocynaceae
Genus:	Apocynum
Species:	A. cannabinum
Binomial name
Apocynum cannabinum L.

Other websites

• Apocynum cannabinum at USDA PLANT Database
• Apocynum cannabinum at Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses Archived 2008-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
• Apocynum cannabinum at Evergreen Native Plant Database^{[permanent dead link]}