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Monday, July 25, 2011

Passiflora and Friends

Probably no bloom in the MOSI gardens gets as much as attention as the Passionvine. Passiflora incarnata, also called Maypop and Passion Flower, is more than just a pretty face, though – this plant serves as a host for a variety of butterfly caterpillars.


In Central Florida, you’re most likely to find Gulf Fritillary caterpillars chomping on your vines, along with Zebra Longwings, Florida’s state butterfly. You may also come across the occasional Julia Longwing, which are more common further south, and Variegated Fritillary, which are more common further north. Learn more about each of these butterflies and their caterpillars by clicking their names below.

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1 comment:

  1. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)August 5, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    yes! the gulf fritillary is all over my yellow lantana right now! there isn't a minute of the day that you can't see one there!! the passionflower is beautiful!!

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