5% of the profits from this product is donated to support Threatened & Endangered Species.
GREETING CARD:
“The Prostrate Milkweed (Asclepias prostrata) is part of the Threatened Texas series and is an original artwork by me, Juliet Whitsett. To create this image I sampled colors from images of threatened species and created original art inspired by the unique limited palette.
SPECIES INFORMATION PROVIDED BY: Elizabeth Ann Gonzalez, UTRGV Biology Graduate Student
"The rare Prostrate Milkweed (Asclepias prostrata), solely found in Texas's Starr and Zapata Counties, was listed as federally endangered in 2023 due to habitat loss and unique anthropogenic factors. Although prostrate milkweed is known to be a robust plant that can thrive in the harshest of climates, this Monarch butterfly host plant faces threats from invasive species (e.g., buffelgrass), energy projects, and border wall construction. Habitat reduction caused by both federal and Texas border wall projects exacerbates the issue in the Texas-Mexico transboundary area. Future restoration hinges on collaboration among private landowners and state/federal entities to counteract these challenges."
In order to be as environmentally conscious as possible, all orders are professionally printed to order. While most orders ship quickly, please allow a minimum of 7-10 days after an order is made to ship. If you need something quickly, please message me at: juliet@giddyupartstudio.com - I'll do my best to get it to you as soon as possible!
PRODUCT INFO:
- Dimensions: 5” x 5" include a 5.25 x 5.25" kraft paper envelope. (This size may require additional postage).
- All cards are printed locally in Austin, Texas on sustainable paper.
- Color may appear slightly different on monitor than in person.
- All work copyrighted © by Juliet Whitsett and the artist retains rights to all images.
OTHER SIZES & ARCHIVAL PRINTS:
https://www.giddyupartstudio.com/barton-springs-salamander-eurycea-sosorum/
Larger or smaller prints can often be made to order. Check out THIS page for more information.
PACKAGING:
- It's true, I sometimes reuse boxes, backing, packing material and envelopes! I choose to think of it as professional & an eco-conscious choice.
- All shipping envelopes and boxes are chosen with both the safe transport of your item(s) and its environmental impact in mind. Responsibly harvested papers, recycled, recyclable and reusable materials are used as much as possible.
For more information on this species, visit my BLOG POST
