Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed); Flower Corona at 10:1 Scale
The common milkweed is a native, herbaceous perennial found throughout the New England region. It plays a crucial ecological role as the host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars, providing the essential food they need to grow and thrive. Its nectar-rich flowers also attract a wide variety of pollinators, contributing to the overall health and biodiversity of its ecosystem.
This painting focuses on the corona of a single common milkweed flower, magnified at a 10:1 scale. By isolating and dramatically enlarging this small and easily overlooked individual bloom, the viewer is invited to discover the intricate structures and subtle details that are normally invisible to the naked eye.
Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed); Flower Corona at 10:1 Scale
The common milkweed is a native, herbaceous perennial found throughout the New England region. It plays a crucial ecological role as the host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars, providing the essential food they need to grow and thrive. Its nectar-rich flowers also attract a wide variety of pollinators, contributing to the overall health and biodiversity of its ecosystem.
This painting focuses on the corona of a single common milkweed flower, magnified at a 10:1 scale. By isolating and dramatically enlarging this small and easily overlooked individual bloom, the viewer is invited to discover the intricate structures and subtle details that are normally invisible to the naked eye.
