Asclepiadaceae
(Asclepias amplexicaulis)
Person Co., NC
13 Jun 2006
Common in and near various (usually dry) woodlands statewide in NC, note the wavy leaf margins and fairly loose inflourescence.
(Asclepias amplexicaulis)
Person Co., NC
13 Jun 2006
(Asclepias amplexicaulis)
Person Co., NC
13 Jun 2006
Washington Co., NC 19 Jun 04
Shown here with a Palamedes Swallowtail, this Summer to Fall blooming species is a good nectar plant for butterflies and is found statewide in moist areas in NC.
Johnston Co., NC
29 May 2005
This milkweed is listed by the NC Natural Heritage Program as Significantly Rare in NC (known only from a few counties from the mountains to the western coastal plain).
same as above
Johnston Co., NC
29 May 2005
Widespread in NC
same as above
Person Co., NC
13 June 2006
Longleaf Milkweed (Asclepias longifolia)
Johnston Co., NC29 May 2005
Uncommon in the NC coastal plain, this species is on the NC Natural Heritage Program Watch List.
Longleaf Milkweed (Asclepias longifolia)
Johnston Co., NC29 May 2005
Orange Co., NC
15 June 2006
In NC, Common Milkweed is indeed common in the mountains, less common in the piedmont, and rare in the coastal plain.
Orange Co., NC
15 June 2006
Like many milkweeds, this species is an excellent nectar plant for butterflies.
Orange Co., NC
15 June 2006
Often found feeding on oleander, wax plant, and many milkweeds, the Oleander Aphis (also called the Milkweed Aphid) is golden yellow with black legs. Interestingly, all individuals of this aphid world-wide are thought to be females, and reproduction occurs by way of natural parthenogenetic cloning.
Orange Co., NC
15 June 2006
Natural predators of Oleander Aphids include parasitoid wasps, various fly larvae, and various beetles. Looks like this ladybird beetle is testing the dinner plate!
Moore Co., NC
10 June 2006
True to its name, Butterfly Weed attracts many species of butterflies (like the Gray Hairstreaks shown here).
Caswell Co., NC
17 June 2006
Fairly common statewide in NC along roadsides, powerlines, pastures, etc.
Caswell Co., NC
17 June 2006
Person Co., NC
13 June 2006
Caswell Co., NC
17 June 2006
Butterfly Weed color varies from a deep, rich coral red-orange to a pale yellow-orange.
1 July 2005
As this cluster planted in my yard shows, it makes an excellent native addition to one's garden.
Person Co., NC
13 June 2006
Uncommon throughout the piedmont and western coastal plain of NC, Green Milkweed is found along woodland edges and disturbed areas, often growing in high pH soils.
Person Co., NC
13 June 2006