Acid scarification is a method used to break down the hard outer seed coat of certain types of angiosperms, making it easier for water and air to penetrate to the embryo inside.
Butterfly Farming
Anything that Grows Butterflies falls under “Butterfly Farming”
How to Germinate Skyblue Lupine Seeds (Lupinus diffusus)
Germinating Lupinus diffusus, Skyblue Lupine or Spreading Lupine, from seeds can be achieved following these steps
Lupine as Butterfly Larval Host Plant
Many species of butterflies use various species of lupines (Lupinus) as host plants for their larvae. It’s important to note that butterfly-host relationships can be specific not only to the genus, but to the species level as well. Also, butterfly species’ distributions can affect which lupine species they interact with. […]
What do Milkweed Seeds Look Like?
Milkweed seeds are flat and oval-shaped, and they are usually about a quarter of an inch long. They’re typically a light brown or tan color.
Do Butterfly Gardens Attract Bees?
Yes, a butterfly garden can indeed attract bees, and that’s generally a good thing! Both butterflies and bees are pollinators, which means they play a crucial role in helping plants reproduce. By visiting flowers for their nectar, these insects inadvertently carry pollen from the male parts of a flower to […]
How are Native Plants different from “Native-Friendly” Plants?
The terms “native-friendly plants” and “native plants” refer to different categories of plants based on their origin and suitability for a specific region or ecosystem.
Butterflyseed: Defined
Here are three different definitions of “Butterfly Seed”
The Black Swallowtail Butterfly: A Graceful Beauty of North America
Let’s delve into the fascinating world of the Black Swallowtail and explore its life cycle, habitat, behavior, and its role in North America’s ecosystem.