Lantana Stars is a photograph by Pamela Gail Torres which was uploaded on January 21st, 2013.
Lantana Stars
Texas Lantana Texas lantana produces deep purple-black berries which are poisonous to most mammals, including humans. However, many birds relish them... more
Title
Lantana Stars
Artist
Pamela Gail Torres
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Texas Lantana Texas lantana produces deep purple-black berries which are poisonous to most mammals, including humans. However, many birds relish them and spread the seeds. Birds are not the only wildlife to benefit. Bees use the nectar in honey production. Texas lantana, with its verbena tube flowers, is an excellent food-source for many nectaring butterflies, especially swallowtails, hairstreaks, skippers, sulphurs and brush-foot butterflies. It is also a crucial food source for the larva of the Lantana Scrub-Hairsteak butterfly. http://npsot.org/wp/story/2011/1801/
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January 21st, 2013
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Comments (2)
Kathryn Whitaker
Beautiful photo! I loved reading about these. They look so much like some of the milkweed variations. V, F
Seth Shotwell
I feel as if I am staring into a bowl of Fruity Pebbles .... and that makes me happy! Beautiful and colorful image for the dreary winter days! Vote and fave!
Pamela Gail Torres replied:
LOL. What an awesome description. This has always been my favorite color combination. Much appreciated Seth!
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