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Butterfly Weed (Asclepias curassavica)

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Butterfly Weed (Asclepias curassavica)

Taken at my work



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dont know what it is but its beautiful

11 Jul, 2009

 

It looks like a milkweed.. the pictures I found that resemble it most are labelled 'Asclepias curassavica' (?)

12 Jul, 2009

 

Thank you very much Rosalieg. That was quick! I looked up 'Asclepias curassavica' and that's definitely it :))) Great call. Irt is in the milkweed family. Here's a link to more info on this plant.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepias_curassavica

I must find this plant... it attracts butterflies :)

12 Jul, 2009



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