The Butterfly Milkweed Plants - Gardening and Hobby 31

Saturday, April 1, 2023

The milkweed plants belong to the genus of Asclepias which have plenty species, about 140 kind of plants.



Fig 01- Butterfly milkweed plants.


The 140 species of milkweed plants are found mainly in the areas of North America, Africa and South America.


I have known just two species grow beautifully in our neighborhood, Baton Rouge, LA: Common butterfly milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) and Mexican, also well known as Tropical butterfly milkweed (Asclepias curassivica)


As reported by USDA (2023: Which Milkweeds Do Monarch Butterflies Prefer?) that the Common butterfly milkweed plant is preferred by Monarch butterfly to lay their eggs.



Fig 02- Unidentified butterfly, illustration


However, we always find Monarch butterfly drinking nectar of Mexican (tropical) milkweed flowers in our neighborhood areas during Spring times.


Wisconsin Horticulture (2023: Tropical Milkweed, Asclepias currasavica) suggested that Monarch butterfly prefer Mexican Milkweed than other Milkweed plants in Wisconsin state areas.



Fig 03- A Monarch butterfly landing on the Milkweed flower


Do you recognize both Common butterfly milkweed and Mexican (Tropical) butterfly milkweed? What do you think?


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15 comments:

  1. I cannot tell the difference between the two. It is good for me to learn the name already lol

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  2. ...these are beautiful and beneficial plants.

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  3. It's not easy to recognise.
    Have a nice Sunday!

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  4. I was never that fond of them where I grew up. But people love to grow them. There were in the wild and smelled funny to me.

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  6. I don't recognize milkweed, I know how important they are for butterflies, I should try to find them.

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  7. It's not easy to recognise the difference.

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  8. It is not easy to tell the difference.

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      The milkweed plants belong to the genus of Asclepias which have plenty species, about 140 kind of plants.

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  9. Hello,
    The milkweed plant is very important for the Monarchs. They are beautiful butterflies, great post and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post! Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  10. We have a lot of butterflies already this Spring but I haven't seen a Monarch yet. They are gorgeous!

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      The milkweed plants belong to the genus of Asclepias which have plenty species, about 140 kind of plants.

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  11. I loved the plants from milkweed family and yes they attract butterflies and moths. I had Mexican butterfly bushes in my garden which attracted butterflies . Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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