Common Milkweed
- Ellie Salsbury
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min read
Asclepias syriaca, also known as silkweed or butterfly flower, is native to Southern Canada and East of the Rocky Mountains in the US. This flowering plant is an important food source for many insects including monarch butterflies. It thrives in sandy soil and sunny environments. Wikipedia
You can help scientists understand how climate change is impacting this species by using the phenophase guide below to observe its lifecycle in Nature's Notebook.
What an excellent post about common milkweed and its significance to pollinators! It's fascinating to watch how nature brings everything together so beautifully. Reading this reminds me of the power of storytelling and information sharing, much as how a Wiki page creation agency in the UK facilitates the exchange of verifiable knowledge online. Great work raising awareness about native plants and their critical role in maintaining ecological balance!