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Question about meadow rue

17 years ago

I'm pretty sure I already know the answer to my own question, but I don't want to say what I think so as not to influence any answers. Is meadow rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum and/or Thalictrum aquilegifolium) a host plant for Giant Swallowtails and Black Swallowtails? Are they good nectar plants? Someone I know already bought the seeds and I told her what I thought, but I said I'd find out here just to make sure.

Cathy

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butterflymomok
17 years ago
Meadow rue, a member of the buttercup family (ranunculaceae) is considered a nectar plant for butterflies. It is not a host plant for Giant Swallowtails and Black Swallowtails. Commmon rue, or Ruta graveleons, a member of the rutaceae family, is a host plant for Giant Swallowtails and Black Swallowtails.
caterwallin
Original Author
17 years ago
Thank you very much for answering me, Sandy. I had also said that meadow rue isn't a host plant but that the common rue is. I told her I'd ask on here to make absolutely sure though. I appreciate the response.
Cathy
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