One
of my favorite experiences at the Enchanted Forest has been daily visitations
from this beautiful big yellow and black butterfly, which may be a western
tiger, but I don’t really know how to identify it other than calling it “part
of the magic.” Everyone who has seen the film Patch Adams remembers the scene
where Patch questions g-d when his love Carin dies and this butterfly emerges,
giving him hope. Even as a non-believer,
I do agree it was a moving scene.
However, I prefer the scene earlier in the movie where Carin tells Patch
that she envies the caterpillar, who can hid in a cocoon and come out
flying. It reminds me more of my own
life. I have posted the scene under
Videos if you want to view it.
I
have recently learned that the reason this gorgeous butterfly frequents the
forest may be because of a tree we have called the Albizia Julibrissin. Butterflies consume its nectar.
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Besides
its beauty, I read that this tree has several practical usages such making
yummy sauces out of the seeds. They are
supposed to smell really good in the spring.
The bark may have some skin healing properties and the ability to treat
tapeworm. I hope I never have a chance
to verify this, actually!
This
tree is native in Asia and was introduced in Italy. The guy who introduced it was Filippo degi
Albizzia who was a famous naturalist.
After the tree became popular in Europe in the 1700s, it was brought to
the US in 1745. I don’t know how it got
in the Enchanted Forest, but it sure makes a lovely addition.
Disclaimer: Tree info was obtained from Wikipedia, check link list for more. All tree photos are from random internet image searches.
Disclaimer: Tree info was obtained from Wikipedia, check link list for more. All tree photos are from random internet image searches.
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