By Kathi|2021-02-02T09:25:06-05:00April 15th, 2019|Milkweed - Spring & Summer|
This video explains an interesting and complex pollination process involving insects and milkweed. Pollination in this common plant is very similar to the pollination of Orchids. The video is designed as a resource for teaching plant biology, particularly plant-insect relationships. Here a bee is trapped by the pollinia. PHOTO: Edith Smith A pollen sac is called a pollinarium. PHOTO: Holli Webb Hearn
By Kathi|2021-02-02T09:25:11-05:00April 15th, 2019|Milkweed - Spring & Summer, Milkweed Varieties|
Take a microcosmic safari through a field of milkweed and discover a whole world of life, from bees to wasps to hummingbirds to butterflies. The charismatic Monarch butterfly is completely dependent on milkweed for its survival, and places like Yosemite National Park offer protection for this often overlooked plant. For an audio described version of this video, go to https://youtu.be/bxLJ3h8Hn-A. Asclepias speciosa with a Queen Monarch. Photo used with permission.
By Kathi|2021-02-02T09:25:17-05:00April 15th, 2019|Milkweed - Spring & Summer, Milkweed Varieties|
PHOTOS: (in order) swbiodiversity.org, J.E. Smith, Lunch, Blanco County, Texas, Steven Madsen, Aaron Schuster, Wikipedia, monarchsinthedesert.blog, Pinterest MGB, flickr.com, Seed-balls.com, Country High Gardens Photo, Jim McCormack
By Kathi|2021-02-02T09:25:23-05:00April 15th, 2019|Milkweed - Spring & Summer|
Learn the facts from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
By Kathi|2021-02-02T09:26:32-05:00April 15th, 2019|Milkweed - Spring & Summer|
PHOTOS: Sue Carnahan (left), Wynn Anderson (right)
By Kathi|2021-02-02T09:26:41-05:00April 15th, 2019|Milkweed - Spring & Summer|
Monarch Butterflies are not the only ones who love to eat Milkweed. This MUNCHING MACHINE can devour an entire plant!!! PHOTOS: (left to right) M.J. Raupp (third image), Patrick Coin (fourth image)
