June 7, 2023

This plant is Passiflora incarnata

Its beauty is somewhat ethereal

It blooms spring to fall,

Bringing joy to all 

Of the butterflies who use it as host material.

Location: Private residence, Vero

Sources: https://www.fnps.org/plant/passiflora-incarnata

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

June 28, 2019

Location: Vero Beach, private residence

This is a Passion Vine flower
This beautiful plant hosts many things -
Including a bunch of butterflies
Such as Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing.

Sources: Florida Native Plant Society - Passiflora incarnata

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

August 2, 2018

Location: Lakeland, Circle B Bar Reserve

This is the fruit of a Passion flower,
The flower itself is purple and butterflies love it.
Especially the Gulf Fritillary,
Who like the plant, love the sun above it.

Sources: Passion Vines Native to Central Florida

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson