December 26, 2019

Location: Archbold Biological Station, Venus

This is known as a Coontie plant
It's where Atala butterflies gather
It's root can be poisonous, but if processed correctly
Can be used to make animal crackers.

Sources: The Palmetto, Winter 1995 - The Coontie and the Atala Hairstreak

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson