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Beneficial insects, flower parts, and non-toxic nectar and pollen are reasons why milkweed blooms. The plant in question (Asclepias) manages to attract the beloved Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and the bumble bee (Bomba) as pollinating insects. The result will be blooms throughout the summer.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoWhen you break the stalk, it leaks a thick white liquid that looks like milk. Do NOT try to drink it. Milkweed is a commonly used name instead of their scientific name (Ascepias Syriaca).
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∙ 10y agoSome species are known to be toxic and for animals may cause death when more than 10% of their body weight is consumed. South American Indians hunt with arrow tips poisoned by this species
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∙ 8y agoMilkweed like all plants needs to bloom to create seeds.
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Are day lilies poisonous to goats?
The day lily is only poisonous to dogs, not goats. Plants that are poisonous to goats are milkweed and rhubarb.
How does a monarch butterfly obtain and store toxins?
When the monarch is in its pupa stage, it eats milkweed, which is a poisonous plant. This leads it to be poisonous once it turns into a butterfly.
Is milkweed poisonous to touch?
Yes, milkweed contains a toxic sap that can cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction when touched. It is best to handle milkweed with gloves to avoid any potential skin irritation.
Is milkweed poisonous to humans?
The white liquid milkweed secretes when cut -- and other parts of the plant -- contain a cardiac glycoside much like the one found in digitalis (foxglove). This toxin interferes with the calcium and potassium channels, and modifies the heart rhythm. Some wild food references indicate that milkweed flowers and immature pods can be safely prepared for eating. However, I'm hesitant to trust this information. So yes -- milkweed is toxic to humans.
What is poisonous to goats?
Acorns milkweed and single seed fruits are some common toxins also avacados
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the poisonous plant Milkweed?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Asclepiasspp.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the poisonous plant Milkweed Common?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Asclepias syriaca.
What helps the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly survive?
Here's the only one I know. The Baltimore checkerspot is poisonous to birds and other predators because they include milkweed and some other poisonous plants in their diet.
What kind of animal lays eggs from its head?
This makes them look like the head of a very large animal instead of a ... This memory will stay with the predator, who will avoid that type of .... It eats milkweed in its larval stage and lays eggs on the poisonous milkweed plant. ...
How many milkweed plants are there?
There is common milkweed, purple milkweed, tropical milkweed, and swamp milkweed.
Are milkweed tussock moth caterpillars good?
They are a native insect that naturally feeds on milkweed plants. If by "bad" you mean are they an invasive or pest species, then no, they are not bad. Some people are allergic to their hairs though, so be careful with them...
Why do monarch butterflies lay eggs on milkweed?
Milkweed bugs use their antennae to feel their environment. All insects have antennae and use them in much the same manner. Some insects use their antennae to hear and many can use them to smell things.
