California milkweed (Asclepias californica)
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Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea). This one has not bloomed yet.
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Pale swallowtail landing on western wallflower (Erysimum capitatum)
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Pale swallowtail on western wallflower (Erysimum capitatum)
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Indra swallowtail (Papilio indra pergamus)
Dennis Walker notes that this butterfly is rarely seen (http://socalbutterflies.com/favs_2007.php).
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It’s interesting to see the color variations in the milkweed. Some down my way are much darker, almost purple. But they all have that terrific up-close structure. Thanks for the cool gallery of some great plants!
James – I must say that milkweed is one of my favorite plants (I know I say this a lot). You are right, its flowers have this great structure, but you have to get up close to appreciate it. Thanks for commenting.