Tropical milkweed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tropical milkweed |
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Asclepias
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curassavica
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Asclepias nivea var. curassavica (L.) Kuntze |
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Asclepias curassavica (also known as the scarlet milkweed, Mexican butterfly weed, or bloodflower) is a species of milkweed plant. It belongs in the subfamily Asclepiadoideae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is now naturalized around the world. It gets flowers from spring to fall.
Images for kids
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Collage of insects using tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) for nectar or as a hunting ground
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Flower from flower biew
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Fruits
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Seeds
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Seed with parachute
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Seeds close up
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Flower closeup
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Flowers with ants feeding on the nectar
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Monarch caterpillars feeding on milkweed.
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Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'
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Scarlet milkweed with a Monarch caterpillar and large milkweed bugs
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See also
In Spanish: Flor de sangre para niños
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