October 25, 2011October 25, 2011 by Trail Walker

Not your average weed

Oct 25 2011_6972_edited-1 — Food for the monarch butterfly caterpillar

Milkweed is a gourmet meal for the caterpillar and is reportedly edible by humans too.
I won’t be adding it to my menu anytime soon, but I may plant some in the garden for the monarchs.

More interesting info about milkweed

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skip704 says:

October 25, 2011 at 8:00 pm

Thank you, petalpusher. I truly appreciate your comment.

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thepetalpusher says:

October 25, 2011 at 5:44 pm

What a great macro showing all the fine little hairs of the seeds.

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