Milkweed for Monarchs Tree Learn about native plants with

Learn about native plants with our bilingual Native Plant Flashcards

Plant Characteristics Family Name Plantaginaceae Species Name Penstemon palmeri x spectabilis Common Name Penstemon hybrid Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

• Complete with a map detailing where each species can still be found to enrich the reading experience further and inspire additional research

Big Cone Pine

Milkweed for Monarchs Tree Learn about native plants withBold, gold, the chrysalis gleams. And deep down inside . . . the butterfly dreams. Every year, monarch butterflies migrate to warmer climates for overwintering months. However, changing environments make it continually more difficult to find food and places to lay eggs. In this nonfiction picture book, the monarch's life cycle is detailed in lyrical verse as stunning art accompanies each stage in the butterfly's life. The most recognizable butterfly,