How to Use fritillary in a Sentence
fritillary
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Just as milkweed is the only plant monarch larvae will eat, passion vine is the only plant Gulf fritillaries will eat.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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The long-term goal is to expand the eastern regal fritillary's current range through reintroduction efforts.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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These plants can include marigolds, daffodils, alliums, or fritillaries.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although gulf fritillaries can denude passion vines of all foliage, the leaves quickly grow back, and fruit development is not affected.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her purple passion flower attracts Gulf fritillaries, bright orange butterflies with black markings.
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Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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In summertime, the Park’s length features a riot of blooming wildflowers attracting clouds of butterflies–queen, Phaon crescent, gulf fritillary, monarch.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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