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Common milkweed (left) is often grown as an ornamental because it is an important food source for monarch butterflies (right). Unfortunately, the plant produces compounds that are toxic to many animals, particularly horses. Photos courtesy of Nancy Braschler (left) and PJ Liesch (right).

Common milkweed (left) is often grown as an ornamental because it is an important food source for monarch butterflies (right). Unfortunately, the plant produces compounds that are toxic to many animals, particularly horses. Photos courtesy of Nancy Braschler (left) and PJ Liesch (right).