Asclepias subverticillata is a plant found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Growing to 1.2 metres (4 feet) in height, short branches support leaves ranging from 2–12.5 centimeters (1–5 inches) in length.

[1] Among the Zuni people the buds are eaten by young boys.

[3] The pods are also gathered when two-thirds ripe and the fibers are used for weaving clothing.

[4] The coma is made into cords and used for fastening plumes to the prayer sticks.