What plant is used in a monarch butterfly habitat?

Common milkweed.

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Why: Common milkweed is the plant used to host monarch eggs and caterpillars.

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Milkweed is the monarch's favorite diner.
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Answer: Common milkweed. Common milkweed is the plant used to host monarch eggs and caterpillars.

  1. Scouting America: Insect Study www.scouting.org/merit-badges/insect-study
    Common milkweed plants
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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