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Popular Coontie garden plant in Florida revives near-extinct butterfly species

Posted on September 14, 2022September 29, 2022 by Melissa P | 9958 Views | 9 min read

Atala butterfly thrives on coontie plant – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by a. v. ley The resurgence of a plant native to the Sunshine State, the coontie, has simultaneously revived the wonders of the native Atala butterfly, which relies on plants like the coontie and similar plant species to feed its larvae. For decades, both

Posted in NatureTagged Atala butterfly, butterfly, conservation, coontie, cycads, cycasin, extinct, Florida, florida insider, florida news, garden plant, insect, planting, Sanibel Conservation Foundation, SCCF Native Landscapes & Garden Center, species
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