Author Archives: Angelyn
Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
The flower of Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is quite striking when you look closely at it. This next photo shows a newly flowering spike. Depending on environmental conditions, the Common mullein may be a short plant with a single flowering … Continue reading
Mystery plant 034
This plant — considered an invasive weed — can be found throughout North America and Europe. Please identify it (both its common and scientific names) in a comment and share any personal experiences you have with this plant. ANSWER … Continue reading
A couple thorny locusts
This is a young and healthy specimen of Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos). It has long red thorns along its branches. Here’s another close view of the thorns . . . On a mature Honey locust tree, clusters of these large, … Continue reading