Monthly Archives: September 2007

Lasiacis procerrima – The Wooly Tuft

Posted on September 17, 2007 by mary

Back in June, when the Stigmaphyllon was in bloom in a newly disturbed area, I noticed another plant growing right along with the vine: It had what I thought was a “grassy” kind of flower: Later I noticed it along … Continue reading →

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Organic eggs

Posted on September 11, 2007 by mary

I just happened to have my camera with me the morning I saw this foam under the leaves of a short weed (verbena family, maybe?). Looked a little closer and saw something there: What could it be (click on image … Continue reading →

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Sedges Have Edges – Not Always

Posted on September 4, 2007 by mary

Sedges have edges Rushes are round I’ve heard this expression for years, but never gave it a lot of thought. Suddenly I found myself trying to use it for plant identification. I found one complete version here “Sedges have edges, … Continue reading →

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