An interesting local wildlife story

[Big_Al]

https://nextpittsburgh.com/environment/after-87-years-zebra-swallowtail-butterflies-return-to-pittsburgh-thanks-to-pawpaws/

The species in question

Big Al

[wtg]

Great story.

Around here we have people planting butterfly gardens with milkweed to give the monarchs a place to feed. Apparently not all milkweed is created equal.

https://news.wttw.com/2024/08/01/when-it-comes-attracting-monarch-butterflies-chicago-s-most-successful-urban-gardens-have

[wtg]

I'm not part of this CSA right now, but I still get their weekly announcements regarding what's available. And guess what?

we’ve got our eyes on a very special treat for this week only, thanks to Doug at Garden Gate. pawpaws are often called the tropical fruit of North America and taste like a cross between mango and banana, with a hint of tangy passion fruit.

[AdagioM]

I would love to try a pawpaw, but I’ve never seen one on the Left Coast.

[Mik]

Just heard an NPR piece on pawpaws. There are festivals in Ohio, but the reason they are not more widespread is they do not hold well.