EPISODE · Jun 27, 2018 · 52 MIN
GMP 35: Mazatlan's Milkweed and the Monarch's Extinction
from Grow Milkweed Plants · host Brad Grimm
San Juan milkweed Paco's Reserva de Flora y Fauna The monarch butterfly isn't the only butterfly that uses Asclepias plants as their host. Queen butterflies and Soldier butterflies are a common sight in tropical regions like Mexico and central America. The summer is the slow season for milkweed butterflies in Mexico. Due the the heat and it's drying effect on the milkweed in the area I did not see any milkweed butterflies during my visit. December and January are the rainy season in Mazatlan Mexico. During the wet time of year in the winter months the milkweed that was dry and dormant thru the summer comes back to life and grows with vigor. SaveSave SaveSave
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GMP 35: Mazatlan's Milkweed and the Monarch's Extinction
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