Oaks (Quercus): The Cornerstone of North American Lepidopteran Life
n North America, Oaks (genus Quercus) stand tall not just in stature, but also in their unparalleled role as larval host plants.
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Florida Native Palm Trees: Unsung Heroes for Butterfly and Moth Larvae
Florida’s native palms play a crucial role in the state’s ecological balance, especially as larval hosts for several butterfly and moth species.
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English | Gardening | Horticulture | Monarch (Danaus plexippus) | Queen (Danaus gilippus) | Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
Growing Swamp Milkweed in Containers or Raised Beds
Growing Asclepias incarnata in containers or raised beds offers a flexible solution for gardeners with limited space or those wanting to control soil quality. Here’s a guide to successfully cultivating Swamp Milkweed in such settings.
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Botany | Butterfly Farming | Endangered Species | English | Florida Milkvine (Matelea floridana) | Gardening | Horticulture | Monarch (Danaus plexippus) | Queen (Danaus gilippus)
Florida Milkvine (Matelea floridana): A Jewel in the Butterfly Garden
Embracing the Florida Milkvine and other native plants is a step towards a more sustainable, biodiverse, and beautiful Florida.
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Regions of Mexico
Mexico is divided into 32 federal entities: 31 states and 1 federal district (Mexico City). The country can be divided into several regions.
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Regions of Canada
Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, which can be grouped into regions.
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Regions of the United States
The United States does not have “official” regions in the same way it has official states. However, for various purposes (such as census data collection, geographic studies, and administrative reasons), the country is often divided into regions. Johhny Butterflyseed uses the common regional division as set by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s a breakdown based…
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Botany | Butterfly Farming | Dahoon Holly (Ilex cassine) | English | Gardening | Horticulture | Sea Grapes (Coccoloba uvifera) | Shelter Plants
Sea Grapes in Butterfly Gardens: Ecological Jewels of the Florida Coastline
Here’s a dive into the many ways Sea Grapes enhance butterfly gardens in coastal regions of the U.S. southeast.
