Milkweed Champs: Farmers, gardeners and even butterflies attack the poor plant -- but it has true champions in Sioux Falls.

Autor: HUNHOFF, BERNIE
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Zdroj: South Dakota Magazine; May/Jun2024, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p22-27, 6p
Abstrakt: The article highlights the newfound appreciation for milkweed plants, especially in Sioux Falls, where scientists and students at Augustana University have been studying their unique ecological role. Topics discussed include the relationship between milkweed and the monarch butterfly, the ancient origins of milkweed, and ongoing research into why certain milkweed species hybridize only in specific regions.
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