Milkweed Comas
April 29, 2024
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The structures in milkweed seed pods that help the seeds catch the wind for dispersal are called “comas” or more commonly known as “floss” or “silk.”
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A lovely and accurate ecological message for current and future generations. These connections to nature, as crucial to our own wellbeing as humans on this planet, are expressed with thoughtfulness and creativity in this story.
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I had a monarch butterfly once that I raised just like Johnny Butterflyseed did! I really enjoyed the story of saving the monarch butterflies and teaching other kids how to raise and care for them. I think monarch butterflies are important because they are so beautiful and teach us about our world.
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Monarch Butterflies cannot reproduce without Milkweed
If you don't see Milkweed plants, you will not likely see Monarch Butterflies.
If you plant Milkweed, you will likely see Monarch Butterflies every day!
If you don't see Milkweed plants, you will not likely see Monarch Butterflies.
If you plant Milkweed, you will likely see Monarch Butterflies every day!
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