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Milkweed, crown flower

Calotropis gigantea

Habitat:

Pulau Ubin, an island North of Singapore. Butterfly garden.

Notes:

Fruits open to release seeds that have "fluff" attached. Dispersed by wind.

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2 Comments

azcipriani
azcipriani 2 years ago

In Hawaii, milkweed is the favorite host plant of monarch butterflies.

My students says, "I like the green and purple flower because they are so cool! It is my favorite!". Thank you for sharing.

Olivia Chee
Spotted by
Olivia Chee

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Mar 16, 2022
Submitted on Mar 16, 2022

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