A wild plant in the aster family.
American Bluehearts (Buchnera americana)…
March 27, 2012
Cockscomb (Celosia)…
March 1, 2012
Flowers of the Hoya plant…
February 10, 2012
Why is this Dandelion coming out in November?
November 6, 2011
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The term Dandelion is taken from the French “dent-de-lion”, which means “lion’s tooth”, because of the jagged edges of the leaves. An English folk name for this plant is “piss-a-bed” , because of the strong diuretic effect of it’s roots. The Brits are very subtle. Anyway, I thought this was a Spring and Summer weed here.
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)…
October 23, 2011
Hoya carnosa…
October 18, 2011
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Also known as waxplant, waxvine, waxflower or simply hoya. For whatever reason, the last time this particular plant had a flower on it was in the 1980’s. Connie has been waiting patiently for this day. I wonder if it is the extremely hot summer that spurred it on. The blooms have a very strong pleasing fragrance.