Nymphalis californica

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Protected by U.S. Patents No. 8,301,389 & 8,577,616

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A collection of 50 images as if seen from a butterfly’s point of view. Includes the names of native Zinnia species and the most complete list of US butterflies that will feed on Zinnia blossoms.

Butterflies in Mind -- Asclepias

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“Milkweed is the single most important plant for Monarch butterflies. This lavishly illustrated book contains details about the structure and cultivation of native Milkweeds, information about the 139 nectar-feeding butterflies they...

Butterflies in Mind -- Monarch

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This abundantly illustrated volume enables you to select from a complete list of well described perennial nectar plants that are known to attract & feed Monarch butterflies. Over 40 genera are described that are suitable to be grown...

Butterflies in Mind -- Perennials

Susan C. Dunlap

Butterflies in Mind - Perennials. This book is a definitive guide to perennial nectar plants preferred by US butterflies. It empowers you to feed, attract, support (and help identify) nectar-feeding butterflies that reside in the US....

Nymphalis californica

Common name: California Tortoiseshell

Feeds on these plants:

Nymphalis californica, the California Tortoiseshell, can be found in several States in the West, MidWest, and Northeast.
Favorite nectar plant: Ceanothus
USDA Growing Zones for this plant include: 8,9,10

Host plants:
Arctostaphylos
Ceanothus
Ceanothus cordulatus
Ceanothus cuneatus
Ceanothus fendleri
Ceanothus incanus
Ceanothus integerrimus
Ceanothus sanguineus
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
Ceanothus velutinus
Medicago sativa
Sarcobatus vermiculatus

CC0 image courtesy of
NSG group
Estormiz

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