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Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) A very popular plant among butterflies because it produces lots of nectar.<br />
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Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

A very popular plant among butterflies because it produces lots of nectar.

Habitat: Rural garden

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  1. This one makes me feel patriotic :) Posted 6 years ago
    1. I had to think about that for a minute before I figured it out :) Posted 6 years ago

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''Asclepias tuberosa'' is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 metre tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early fall. The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5–12 cm long, and 2–3 cm broad.

Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 23, 2019. Captured Aug 23, 2019 08:24 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/395s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm