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What’s New In Nature: Orange Milkweed

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Jen Karberg

Flowering now! Orange Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), also known as  “Butterfly Weed,” attracts a wide variety of butterfly species with its showy flowers and abundant nectar. This gorgeous and unique plant is fairly rare on Nantucket but is a very important component … Continue reading →

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