Five more first of year species observations

Some species just emerge later than others. Five more have been reported since the last update.

1. Butterfly Milkweed (A. tuberosa) observed by @mustardlypig on March 29 in Wise County
2. Clasping Milkweed (Asclepias amplexicaulis) observed by kimag94 on April 12 in Marshall.
3. Red Milkweed (Asclepias rubra) observed by eric_keith April 14 in Tyler County
4. Fewflower Milkweed (Asclepias lanceolata) observed by anewman April 15 in Chambers County
5. Slim Milkweed (Asclepias linearis) observed by lauramorganclark April 15 in Brazoria County

Based on previous years’ observations, five more species could appear by the end of May.

Over all years, including historical observations, twenty-eight species have reported to this project.

Posted on April 23, 2017 09:43 PM by gregglee