A Comprehensive Guide to Red Milkweed (Asclepias rubra)
Red Milkweed (Asclepias rubra) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the…
Butterflies
A Comprehensive Guide to Red-Ring Milkweed (Asclepias variegata)
Red-Ring Milkweed (Asclepias variegata) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern United States. This plant is a host to the…
A Comprehensive Guide to Four-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia)
Four-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern United States. This plant is a host to the…
A Comprehensive Guide to California Milkweed (Asclepias californica)
California Milkweed (Asclepias californica) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in California and adjacent parts of Mexico. This plant is a host to the…
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), a Comprehensive Guide in 12 Sections
Introduction to the Pearl Crescent The Pearl Crescent is found in most of North America, except for the Pacific Northwest and the martime provinces of…
A Comprehensive Guide to the Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)
Introduction to the Silver-spotted Skipper The Silver-spotted Skipper is one of the most wide ranging skippers in North America. It is a member of the…
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), a Comprehensive Guide in 12 Sections
Introduction to the Monarch Butterfly The Monarch Butterfly is one of the most well distributed and well-known butterflies in North America. It is a member…
A Comprehensive Guide to Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)
Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in most of North America except for the far western areas. This plant is a…
A Comprehensive Guide to Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens)
Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens) is a herbaceous perennial that grows from the mid-west to eastern North America. This plant is a host to the Monarch…
A Comprehensive Guide to Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata)
Poke milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) is a haven in the forest for monarch butterflies, as well as, a source of toxins. In this post we delve…