Category Archives: Plant portraits

The bright yellow flowers of Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia) appear during late summer and early fall. This plant, which can be found throughout the middle and eastern portions of North America, begins growing during late spring. As a member of the … Continue reading →

Although Common chickweed (Stellaria media) is so irritatingly common that it is usually thought of as a weed, it does have some nice attributes.  One of them is the simple tiny flower — which is beautiful. Here’s a close view … Continue reading →

Groups of Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) can be found in both intentional gardens and throughout a natural landscape. As a member of the Asteraceae family, the flowers grow in heads.  Each flower head consists of ray flowers — the purple … Continue reading →