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An interesting local wildlife story

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

    The species in question

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    Big Al

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    • wtgW Offline
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      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

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        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.

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

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            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.

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