The tiger swallow tail, a big yellow and black butterfly, and unfortunately its host plant is ash trees. With emerald ash borer we won't tell you to plant that one.

Then, when the host plant flowers, so does the dodder, setting the stage for the sinister cycle to begin again. But that last part, reproduction, has remained a mystery.

Wherever you choose to house your monkey tail plant, be sure to do so out of reach of children and pets as the plant is ...

Why Burro's Tail Is A Great Plant For A Succulent Garden. Though burro's tail is native to Mexico and the Dominican Republic, it tolerates temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit.