This 2-3 foot plant is mostly found in areas with limestone or chalk soils. It is in the parsley family and was named after its discoverer, Melines Conklin Leavenworth (1796–1862). The flowers kind of resemble fuzzy pineapples. Native to Oklahoma.
A 365 project. An attempt at making a photograph every day …….. Click on an image to enlarge.
September 19, 2011
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