The Redbud tree, Cercis canadensis, heralds the arrival of Spring. And with Spring and the lovely magenta blooms of the Redbud one can often find the Henry's Elfin butterfly. The Redbud tree is a “host” plant for this small butterfly. When any kind of plant is referred to as a “host,” it means the leaves feed the baby butterflies while they are still caterpillars. The Henry’s Elfin butterfly comes to drink nectar from the Redbud flowers and then lays her eggs on a few leaves. The eggs hatch as c

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