Butterfly Friendly Plants of the California Chaparral
California’s chaparral is a unique ecosystem, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, that is home to a variety of plants that butterflies find irresistible.
The Regal Tale of Danaus Plexippus: A Monarch Among Us
What is the scientific name of the Monarch butterfly? Johnny would like to answer in the form of a fairy tale.
Is a Butterfly an Animal?
Is a Butterfly an Animal? It’s actually not an easy quesrion to answer… would you bet your life on your answer? Better be sure with Johny Butterflyseed.
Acid Scarification for Hard-Coated Seeds
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.
The Monarch Butterfly is Free
A poem about the Monarch Butterfly.
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. Here are some butterfly species…
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.
