#balloonplant

[rattyexplores]

Balloonplant

The foodplant which the Monarch Butterfly caterpillars were feeding on. Keep an eye out for this plant in the Sydney area!

Gomphocarpus physocarpus

24/03/23 - NSW, Dapto

[boschintegral-photo]

Hairy Balls (Gomphocarpus Fruticosus) Münster, Germany

[natureinsight]

Gomphocarpus physocarpus, isopiikkirakko

[lovecraftsgarden]

Gomphocarpus physocarpus

Balloonplant, Bishop’s Balls, Nailhead

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[crudlynaturephotos]

[iihih]

Only in the age of the internet could a person search “plant that looks like hairy balls” to find out the name in two seconds. Gomphocarpus physocarpus, commonly known as hairy balls, balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop's balls, nailhead, or swan plant, is a species of milkweed. The plant is native to southeast Africa, but it has been widely naturalized. It is often used as an ornamental plant. . . #hairyballs #milkweed #balloonplant #gomphocarpusphysocarpus #swanplant #bishopsballs #thingswesawonourwalk #oddplants https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZpeYxh8Sc/?igshid=on6jb715zxyf

[intranature]

#swanplant #balloonplant #naturelovers #photooftheday #photography #nature #intranature (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtOiX7ADoM/?igshid=1cf6mxrodosty

[rubyleeashley]

Isnt this one of the most unique plants?!?!? Lol its called a #BalloonPlant. Some of its nicknames include #HairyBalls (lmao 😂😂😂), #bladderbush, #SwanMilkweed and #BishopsBalls. It is part of the #Gomphocarpus species. #Butterflies love this plant because it provides them with nectar well into the season. It is native to tropical Africa and can get up to 6 feet tall. #CultivatingSustainableMinds #PlantsAndScience #FlowerFacts #FlowerLovers #Flowers #PlantLovers #Unique Flowers #Milkweed https://www.instagram.com/p/B6l-YAQgzG-/?igshid=nf06p6vi3o0p