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| Many flowering plants in urban
parks provide nectars for butterflies. However, about half of Hong Kong's butterfly
species, especially Nymphs and Browns, seldom or never visit flowers for nectar. |
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Coral Hibiscus
(Hibiscus
schizopetalus)
Flowering from May to October, attracts large Swallowtails,
Whites and Yellows | | |
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Chinese Ixora
(Ixora
chinensis)
Flowering from June to October, attracts Swallowtails,
Whites and Yellows | | |
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Pentas
(Pentas
lanceolata)
Flowering from March to November, attracts Swallowtails,
Whites and Yellows | | |
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Wedelia
(Wedelia
trilobata)
Flowering almost throughout the year, attracts Skippers,
Blues, small Whites and Yellows | | |
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Golden Dewdrops
(Duranta
erecta)
Flowering from May to November, attracts Skippers, Blues,
small Whites and Yellows | | |
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Lantana
(Lantana
camara)
Flowering almost throughout the year, attracts Swallowtails,
Skippers, small Whites and Yellows and some Nymphs | |
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