Some herb lore from Auntie: Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is in folk medicine also known as pleurisy root. An infusion was used in treating pleurisy (an inflammation of the lining between the lung and ribcage), pneumonia and other lung ailments.

Today I saw several places where it's begun to bloom alongside chicory and Queen Anne's Lace. Lovely rich orange color, bright alongside their lovely paleness.

And till next time, fair thee well.