meso-middle; intermediate Designating an achiral member of a group of diastereoisomers that has at least one chiral member meso-tartaric acid; Derived terms
Many animals within the park rely on specific types of plants as their sole food source. Monarch butterflies, for example, only lay their eggs on milkweed, and only eat milkweed while in their caterpillar phase. Milkweed requires a moderately acidic soil to grow, surviving in soil pH levels from 4.8 to 6.8.As with most other plants, it cannot tolerate pH levels below 4. Overly-acidic soil prevents roots from being able to absorb water and nutrients crucial for survival.ilkweed requires a moderately acidic soil to grow, surviving in soil pH levels from 4.8 to 6.8. As with most other plants, it cannot tolerate pH levels below 4. Overly-acidic soil prevents roots from being able to absorb water and nutrients crucial for survival.
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) - Showy Milkweed is a perennial plant that can be easily established by sowing Milkweed seeds. It has up to 36 inch stems and large gray-green oval leaves that can be 5 inches in length.Asclepias Speciosa flowers form on top of the stems and are rounded clusters of rosy-pink flowers.howy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) - Showy Milkweed is a perennial plant that can be easily established by sowing Milkweed seeds. It has up to 36 inch stems and large gray-green oval leaves that can be 5 inches in length.