Plant Directory

The plant species depicted here are those most commonly exhibited in the Conservatory as well as the Butterfly Garden and other outdoor garden areas surrounding the Butterfly House. During any specific season, some species listed here may not be in bloom.

For a larger view of individual plants, click on the image.

 Scientific Name: Amsonia illustris
 Common Name: Shining bluestar
 Native Location: St. Louis/Midwest
 Scientific Name: Bougainvillea glabra
 Common Name: Bougainvillea
 Native Location: South and Central America
 Scientific Name: Clerodendrum speciosissimum
 Common Name: Java glorybower
 Native Location: Indonesian island of Java
 Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa
 Common Name: Butterfly weed
 Native Location: Eastern and southern North America
 Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
 Common Name: Peacock flower
 Native Location: Tropical America
All Photos by Mark Deering, Curator of Butterflies ©2005
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