Amazing viburnum

09/20/2023

Help! I'm going to need some assistance on this one from all the professional/amateur lepidopterists out there. Multiple ID books, a reverse Google search, and a few hours later... I'm still unsure on which butterfly this is. It's a frequent visitor this week to the ripe viburnum berries in my garden. Candidates include:
1. Red-spotted purple (Limenitis arthemis)
2. Spicebush swallowtail (Papilio troilus)
3. Pipevine swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Give us your opinion in the comments. And thanks in advance!

--Danielle Sherry, executive editor

09/19/2023

Viburnum" is an ancient Slavic word, denoting, according to some scientists, a shrub that grows in a swamp, and according to others, indicating the bright red, as if heated, color of the fruit.

Viburnum is a genus of woody flowering plants of the Adoxaceae family.

09/19/2023

You cannot act rudely with the viburnum, that is, chop it, break branches, throw garbage nearby - you can lose happiness and health. In addition, one should not approach viburnum in a bad mood, with evil thoughts, wishing harm to someone or taking revenge.

09/17/2023

The viburnum bush has always been an obligatory attribute of the peasant yard. This plant has always been of great value to Ukrainians. Viburnum was usually perceived as a sign of prosperity and family well-being, eventually becoming a national treasure of Ukraine.

Viburnum is a genus of woody flowering plants of the Adoxaceae family.

09/15/2023

Viburnum fruits are an excellent tonic, as well as anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, sedative, diuretic and choleretic agent. Viburnum berries and juice are used in the treatment of colds, coughs, stomach and duodenal ulcers, colitis, liver diseases, rheumatism, and internal bleeding.

09/13/2023

Abundant blooms 💐
Viburnum is one of those plants that is breathtakingly beautiful from every angle. All my friends know that I prefer close-up images like this one. It gives the effect of being up close and personal with nature while featuring details you might otherwise miss. It is a big shrub, well suited for large gardens where it can be enjoyed from a distance. Personally, I like to train my viburnum into small multi-trunk trees so that I can still use all the space underneath!
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09/13/2023

So hot and humid here in northern Texas. Thank goodness for a drip system to water all these plants while I sleep!!!​​​​​​​​​There is no sidewalk on my side of the street. So I ordered all the stone and flagstone and Jeremy designed and built this landing for guests getting out of their cars. ​​​​​​​​​Solved the problem of guests walking on plants when getting out of their cars plus the walkway is so pretty to me.
Enjoy your day!

09/13/2023

It was believed that, planted at the entrance, it protects against sorrows and the evil eye, and also brings prosperity to the home. In addition, this tree is considered a symbol of love and a shield for family happiness. In the old days, not a single wedding was complete without a bouquet of viburnum; festive tables were also decorated with berries.

09/11/2023

09/11/2023

Viburnum has a characteristic bitter taste and aroma, which disappears after freezing. Due to the high pectin content, the fruits are used to make marmalade. In addition, viburnum juice makes excellent vinegar. In autumn, the green fruits ripen and turn red, hence the name viburnum.