Flower Photography: Scarlet Milkweed








Asclepias curassavica, commonly called Mexican Butterfly Weed, Blood-flower, Scarlet Milkweed or, Tropical Milkweed, is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. It is native to the American tropics.


It has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species. It is grown as an ornamental garden plant and as a source of food for butterflies.

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  1. Kala13 June 2011 at 16:36

    Superb detail, selective focus and color of these Butterfly Milkweed blossoms.

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  2. rainfield6113 June 2011 at 17:54

    The caterpillar brings life to the 1st picture.

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  3. Anonymous13 June 2011 at 18:16

    These are beautiful and colorful, Cher. The caterpillar is a great treat to see.

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  4. deb duty13 June 2011 at 20:48

    Wow! These are so pretty and bright!

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  5. Ashley Sisk13 June 2011 at 20:58

    These are beautiful - I love the first shot.

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  6. Dani13 June 2011 at 21:03

    very beautiful

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  7. Kramer13 June 2011 at 23:04

    very pretty, well-caught--

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  8. Liz14 June 2011 at 02:03

    These are gorgeous. They look like ladies in gowns and are about to dance.

    My RUBY link.

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  9. Unknown14 June 2011 at 02:28

    wow, these are fabulous photos! what beautiful, exotic flower.

    Ruby Tuesday

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  10. betchai14 June 2011 at 06:14

    beautiful pictures Che, it is inspiring to see you enjoying these simple but priceless gifts that you can treasure forever.

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  11. Light and Voices15 June 2011 at 12:15

    Never saw these Mexican Butterfly Weeds before. Just lovely.
    Joyce M

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  12. SquirrelQueen15 June 2011 at 16:17

    Gorgeous flowers, the little caterpillar seems to be enjoying their taste. Beautiful macro shots.

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  13. LV15 June 2011 at 22:25

    Those are simply beautiful flowers. Wish we could have them here. Texas is so hot now we cannot keep the ones we have alive.

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  14. Linda16 June 2011 at 13:29

    Very pretty and a catapiller to boot! Great shots...thanks for sharing!

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  15. Andrea17 June 2011 at 16:02

    How lovely these photos are, most especially that first one with that cute larvae.

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  16. Lona18 June 2011 at 03:14

    Your Milkweed is beautiful. Looks like you have some takers already. LOL! I see Monarchs in your future. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. Shirley18 June 2011 at 07:46

    What an exquisite flower! Lovely!

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  18. Unknown18 June 2011 at 15:55

    Fantastic series of shots, well done.

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  19. Susan18 June 2011 at 20:44

    How pretty! Love you...

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  20. Malay-Kadazan girl18 June 2011 at 20:54

    Beautifully captured. Oh the bug looks very cute.

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  21. Discovery School at First Baptist Heath18 June 2011 at 21:01

    beautiful! love that catepillar

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  22. Light Trigger18 June 2011 at 21:18

    what a incredible macro shot! lovely little bug...
    via FLowers on Saturday

    Light Trigger

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  23. Unknown18 June 2011 at 22:22

    Oh my goodness! I love this unusual flower! great shot with the caterpillar!

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  24. Alana Jo19 June 2011 at 00:07

    Gorgeous!

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  25. Elena19 June 2011 at 10:08

    Great shots, just beautiful!

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  26. Unknown20 June 2011 at 03:27

    these are beautiful!!!

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  27. Judith @ Lavender Cottage30 June 2011 at 19:50

    I grow several varieties of milkweed and sometimes the common variety tries to sneak in to the garden. The one you're showing is very colourful and has attracted a caterpillar already.

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  28. Darla30 June 2011 at 20:18

    Great plant, I see the monarch cat!

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  29. Life on Lemon Lane30 June 2011 at 20:57

    What a great photograph. The detail of the catepillar is amazing and the colors of the flower are so bright.

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  30. Glimpses of Glory30 June 2011 at 22:35

    Lovely site and great photos!

    glimpsesofglory.blogspot.com/

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  31. Larry30 June 2011 at 23:28

    Excellent photos! L

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  32. Anna1 July 2011 at 02:11

    These are wonderful captures! My favorite is the first with the caterpillar visitor:)

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  33. Ricki Treleaven2 July 2011 at 07:25

    Your photography is fantastic! I am visiting from Cottage Flora Thursday.

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  34. Fishtail Cottage5 July 2011 at 00:33

    Thank you so much for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's at Fishtail Cottage! The photo's you shared of the milkweed are beautiful! xoxo, tracie

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