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3 days ago · Asclepias incarnata: – Leaf blade base: Rounded to short-tapering – Corolla (petals) color: Dull rose-purple “Rounded”, “short tapering”, and “long tapering” leaf bases are evident in this Asclepias Incarnata. While there are white flower parts, “dull rose-purple” corolla indicate Asclepias Incarnata. Asclepias perennis:
3 days ago · We found that Asclepias tuberosa, Gaillardia pulchella and Verbena hastata attracted the greatest abundance, richness and diversity of native bees compared to the other wildflower species. Collectively, Asclepias tuberosa, Gaillardia pulchella and Verbena hastata attracted 89% of all bee taxa in the study, which exemplifies the importance of including them in a wildflower mixture to attract native bees.
3 days ago · The plant genus Asclepias is a host plant for monarch butterflies. Many folks, wishing to help the monarch, drove the demand for this invasive milkweed species and it has become popular landscape plant. Tropical milkweed is fast growing, easy to propagate and brightly colored. Alas, research has shown that this plant disrupts the monarch ...
1 day ago · John Nelson is the retired curator of the Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences. As a public service, the Herbarium offers free plant identifications.
2 days ago · Monarchs' reliance on milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) for breeding highlights their role in investigating plant-insect interactions and the effects of herbicide use on both species. The caterpillars of Monarch butterflies specifically depend on milkweed as their sole food source, utilizing its anti-parasitic properties derived from cardenolide compounds to deter predators and parasites.
1 day ago · jubileecat's ID: Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) Added on October 4, 2020 Leading Photos / Sounds. What Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida) Observer nancyvoit ...
2 days ago · 🦋 Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) For gardens prone to dry spells, Butterfly Weed is an excellent companion for Red Columbine. Its drought tolerance is a big plus. Pollinator benefits: Like Red Columbine, it attracts a variety of pollinators, promoting a healthier garden ecosystem.
