Q. Which native South Florida plant does the Atala butterfly rely on?

(Butterfly, ca. 2010. Credit: Frank Schena.)

The poisonous Atala butterfly had nearly disappeared from Florida. It was originally found in the US only between Ft. Lauderdale and Homestead, but was very common in its limited range. With a growing interest in butterfly gardening and the recent popularity of its only caterpillar host plant, the ______ plant, in landscaping, it has made a spectacular comeback. 

A.   The Coontie plant

Comments

[Katie]

Thanks so much for adding a butterfly question to this contest. There are so many around Miami this week, so look out the windows of your classrooms for this answer!