Monarch and Milkweed Tee

Monarch and Milkweed TeeInspired by the flutter that stops us in our tracks when we see it, this tee is hand printed with illustrations of Monarch butterflies and swamp milkweed plant. Milkweed plants act as the sole host for Monarch eggs, including swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata). When the eggs hatch, the caterpillars feed on the milkweed's leaves. Swamp milkweed contains unique toxins, which are poisonous to most herbivores. Monarch caterpillars have the ability to

Bee Balm grows wild in meadows and woodlands of North America

and ecological richness that meadow flowers bring to our world

the monarchs pollinate the milkweed flowers

and take them as signs that those lost to us on this earthly plane are still with me wherever I go

Venus Flytrap

Madder (Rubia Tinctorum)

aiding in the plant's reproduction and survival

40% Modal 35% Cotton 25% Recycled Polyester

Leather printed with tiny yarrow flowers by me

Dimensions of the paper are 15 x 11 inches

The beautiful silky blooms of the Mimosa Tree appear like soft fans

slight faded areas