66. Indian Milkweed - Asclepias eriocarpa
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepias_eriocarpa
67. Milkweeds
Milkweeds are found in
many areas of CA
In S. CA, Indian Milkweed
found primarily in Santa
Monica & San Gabriel
Mountains.
Sites are typically
Dry at least part of summer;
good winter/spring water
Sunny
Barren soil (bare areas in
chaparral/Oak woodlands;
streambeds; alluvial areas)
Narrow-leaf Milkweed
Indian Milkweed
68. Milkweeds: widespread & easy
For butterfly/pollinator gardens
For showy white-pink flowers in
summer
Along paths and walkways
In mid-beds – would look nice with
brighter pinks and purple flowers
120. Why worry about loss of plant biodiversity?
Ethical/moral reasons: we should be good co-species or
stewards, especially if we’re the cause of the loss
Aesthetic/historic reasons:
They make our surroundings a nice place to live
They are literally our link with the past
Selfish reasons:
They are our food (and other useful resources)
They are potential sources of medicines and other useful products
yet to be discovered
They perform ecosystem services – some of which we don’t even
know about.