Spreading dogbane is a common name for a North American plant species belonging to the Apocynaceae family. The scientific name of this plant is Apocynum androsaemifolium. Other synonyms for spreading dogbane include fly-trap dogbane, honeybloom, and spreading-leaved dogbane. This herbaceous perennial plant grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has lance-shaped leaves and tiny, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from June to August. The plant has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, heart diseases, and skin disorders. However, caution should be taken as the plant contains cardiac glycosides that can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.