Date: 03/06/2016

Number: 1

This is the very first milkweed I have seen. It is the only one I can find so far, but I am sure more of this native milkweed (Asclepius viridis) will be sprouting soon. The pastures are full of the small white false garlic flowers (Northoscordum bivalve) and these provide the monarchs with needed nectar each spring. There is also an abundance of wild blackberry blossoms, which are another important early nectar flower for the long-journeyed monarchs. We are so looking forward to their arrival and wish them safe voyaging. Thank you to the people of Mexico who love them and care for them so well!

Montgomery, TX

Latitude: 30.4 Longitude: -95.8

Observed by: Kathy
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