Space flower

When I saw this flower, I felt like it belonged in an different world. I simply had to get a photo of this beauty.

When I saw this flower, I felt like it belonged in an different world. I simply had to get a photo of this beauty.
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Randers, Midtjylland, DK

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Jul, 2023

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It's Milkweed! Specifically, Asclepias curassavica. Milkweed is essential for Monarch (and Queen) caterpillars as it is the only food they eat. Monarch butterflies are in steep decline, especially on the west coast. #PlantMilkweed!

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Thank you! I was in a place called Randers Regnskov, which is a place in Denmark. I live in Randers, so I´m quite often in there. I dont know a lot about flowers, but I thought this one was very pretty! Thanks!

I was wondering how it could grow in Denmark, then I looked up Randers Regnskov and saw it is a tropical zoo. Now it makes sense because that species of milkweed grows in the tropical climates like Mexico. Thanks so much for the reply.