Category Archives: Plant Identification videos
Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta)
Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) grows in many regions of North America — as an import from Europe. It is most evident during late winter and early spring months. Here’s an example of the leaves which grow at the base of … Continue reading
Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is one of those summer flowers that’s so common we sometimes forget to stop and admire it. It’s a member of the Asteraceae family. The flower heads consist of yellow disk florets in the center and … Continue reading
Lyre-leaved sage (Salvia lyrata)
Lyre-leaved sage (Salvia lyrata) is a perennial which blooms in the spring. Its flowers are tubular, with upper and lower lips, and slightly protruding stamens. As a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) family, Lyre-leaved sage develops nutlets within its protective … Continue reading