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An invasive species is threatening monarch butterflies in Boston area

Black swallow-wort - an invasive weed - is taking over gardens across Greater Boston, including Jamaica Plain and East Boston.

Jul 30, 2025

Monarch butterflies now listed as "endangered" in North America

Monarch butterflies have become an endangered species.

Jul 22, 2022

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