Giant Milkweed (Calotropis Gigantea) The Crown Flower

This video explores the Giant Milkweed (Calotropis Gigantea) also known as the Crown Flower. The Giant Milkweed is an incredible host plant for the monarch butterfly, however, it is not a native plant to North America. Dave discusses the issue of introducing foreign plants into new locations. This video highlights these risks. This video is also filled with photos and images of monarch caterpillars, chrysalis and monarch butterflies. Enjoy learning about the ultimate monarch host plant, the Giant Milkweed ‪@davethebutterflyguy9841‬