Monthly Archives: July 2007

The Porcupine Costus

Posted on July 19, 2007 by mary

About 10 days ago, a large yellow flower caught my eye on my morning walk. I’ve watched it every day, morning and evening, since, and I’m still amazed that this is a Central American indigenous plant – not something escaped … Continue reading →

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Fun, if true

Posted on July 5, 2007 by mary

Here are three red and yellow plants, from left to right, an orchid (Epidendrum radicans), a milkweed (Asclepias curassavica), and a roadside weed (Lantana camara). They all grow in our back yard, although the orchid is there only because I … Continue reading →

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