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Michigan Native Plants

What are Keystone Native Plants and Why are They so Important?

April 6, 2022 by Kathy Kienle

14% of native plants (the keystones) support 90% of butterfly and moth lepidoptera species.

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Michigan Native Plants – Milkweed

March 29, 2021 by Kathy Kienle

Milkweed The Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) one variety of milkweed common to Michigan. For more information on this and other Milkweed plants, please go to Milk Weed Sources in Michigan as compiled by Murray Cooper, KGC Horticulture Chair.

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