May 19 2008
Swanflower found and saw the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly laying eggs on it. This is how caretakers were able to identify the Swanflower that is well camouflaged in native grasses.
Caretaker's note: Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies have been found for many years on the land. The Swanflower is the host plant for this species. The Swanflower looks very much like any other grass, but on closer examination has distinct characteristics. It is also known as the Dutchman's Pipevine, because of the unusual flower shape that is similar to a smoking pipe.
- Robber Fly seen eating a bee
- Planted 2, 4-inch pots of creeping rosemary along the sidewalk to increase flowers and deter deer browse.
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