Milkweed for Monarchs Annual Plant Characteristics Family Name Cornaceae

Plant Characteristics Family Name Cornaceae Species Name Cornus nuttallii Common Name Mountain Dogwood Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast-Part Sun

and many more to life on these rich and varied pages

features 18 Gardens

Endangered by urban development throughout its range

Produces nuts that are used by wildlife

Milkweed for Monarchs Annual Plant Characteristics Family Name CornaceaeBold, gold, the chrysalis gleams. And deep down inside . . . the butterfly dreams. Every year, monarch butterflies migrate to warmer climates for overwintering months. However, changing environments make it continually more difficult to find food and places to lay eggs. In this nonfiction picture book, the monarch's life cycle is detailed in lyrical verse as stunning art accompanies each stage in the butterfly's life. The most recognizable butterfly,