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Scarlet Milkweed

Asclepias curassavica

Description:

Green stalk with bright red and yellow flowers that bloom at the top.

Habitat:

Loved by caterpillars who can consume most of it, but it will grow again. Needs sun Both Monarch and Queen butterflies will lay their eggs on Milkweed. There are other varieties also.

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alicelongmartin
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alicelongmartin

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted on Sep 11, 2009
Submitted on Mar 14, 2011

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