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Monday, September 19, 2011

Mexican Butterfly Weed


Botanical Name: Asclepias curassavica
Common Names: Mexican Butterfly Weed, Scarlet milkweed, Tropical milkweed, Bloodroot, Bloodflower, Bastard Ipecacuanha


Posted for Ruby Tuesday and Mellow Yellow Monday

13 comments:

  1. So beautiful. Have a fabulous week.

    Liz @ MLC

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  2. so beautiful and unusual.....love it.

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  3. So Colourful!

    Anamika
    http://sakhiyaavivarinchave.blogspot.com/

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  4. I have never seen Mexican Butterfly Weed, but I bet the butterflies LOVE it. Wonder if it would grow in our neck of the woods. It is such a beautiful plant I would like to try to find one for my garden. Lovely capture...beautiful use of the lighting. genie

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  5. What a beautiful, beautiful shot! I wish I can take pictures as pretty as this!

    I Love Cebu
    Self Portrait: In Color

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  6. Fantastic capture!

    I played too. Mine are here and here.

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  7. So pretty and I, too, think it must attract butterflies!

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  8. Wow, what a great picture! Thanks for linking up, i like it.

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  9. Hi, Magnificent shot, i love this shot.

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  10. So beautiful....
    Your clicks are just amazing!

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