- Asclepias - Wikipedia
However, as with many such plants, some species feed upon milkweed leaves or the nectar from their flowers A noteworthy feeder on milkweeds is the monarch butterfly, which uses and requires certain milkweeds as host plants for its larvae
- Milkweed Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Milkweed
Milkweed (Asclepias) is a native wildflower essential to monarch butterflies Learn how to grow milkweed in your garden—from planting tips and choosing the right varieties to end-of-season care
- How to Grow and Care for Common Milkweed - The Spruce
The common milkweed plant (Asclepias syriaca) is a rough, weedy plant, but it has fragrant flowers and attracts butterflies, especially the monarch
- How to Grow Milkweed (and Avoid These Common Mistakes)
Along the way, the butterflies feed on a variety of nectar-rich flowers but breed on only type of plant: milkweed There are 140 species of milkweed, but only a quarter of them are known to be important host plants for monarchs and even less are available commercially for planting
- Milkweed: Should You Plant It? Pros and Cons Explained - Gardenia
Milkweed supports monarch butterflies and adds beauty to gardens—but is it right for you? Explore the pros and cons before you plant
- Common Milkweed - US Forest Service
Common milkweed is a member of the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family It is one of about 115 species that occur in the Americas Most species are tropical or arid land species The genus name, Asclepias, commemorates Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine
- Native Common Milkweed - A Beginners Guide
Common milkweed is a North American native perennial known for its clusters of pink to lavender-colored flowers that bloom in midsummer Its botanical name, Asclepias syriaca, pays homage to Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, emphasizing the plant’s historical medicinal uses
- Milkweed | Description, Major Species, Facts | Britannica
Milkweed, genus of about 140 species of herbaceous perennial plants in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) Milkweeds are found throughout North and South America, and several are cultivated as ornamentals Learn more about milkweed species and characteristics in this article
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