TimMeyers2

Also, my Euphorbia myrsinites appears very woody in the bottom half of the stems, after a few years' growth.

Karen, I am certain you are correct. It looks very similar to Euphorbia myrsinites, though the leaves are slightly longer. The flowers are a real giveaway.

This looks like it belongs in the Asclepias family.

Flowers in the Fabaceae family are so gorgeous in detail, but are often overlooked for their sometimes small size. This is a great spotting.

This flower looks like it belongs in the Fabaceae family.

I have a spotting of Myrtle spurge, as well. It is considered invasive in some areas, while in other areas it is readily available for landscape use. I hope this is in your garden or otherwise readily accessible to you. Its inflorescences are a gorgeous chartreuse in springtime.

I really enjoy these "wild" honeysuckles. They are actually an invasive species, but make nice hedges. They often have orange berries instead of red.

Start with Hibiscus- it is a large genus with over two-hundred species.

I think the Tortoise Beetle would fit in the mimetic animals mission, too. I am not a biologist, but I would hypothesize that the appearance of the beetle protects it from predators who might not be able to digest a small tortoise.

http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8015...

The periwinkle are also surrounded by Lily of the Valley, Convallaria majalis.