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

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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

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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

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