I didn't know....
Milkweed Gratin
4 cups milkweed flower buds
4 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour 1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Cook milkweed buds in boiling water for 1 minute. Strain. Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange milkweed buds in a buttered baking dish.
Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, then gradually whisk in milk. Continue cooking and stirring until sauce is thickened and smooth.
Pour white sauce over milkweed. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Broil a few seconds until top is crisp and golden.
Does anyone know if you actually can? I've seen a number of recipes for it now. I always thought it was toxic like butterfly weed and the Monarchs that feed on it.