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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

6-29 Tick Trefoil, Blue Vervain, Hairy Spurge, Wild Parsnip

 6-29

Pointed-leaved Tick Trefoil is opening its wand-like flower clusters in dry woods and thickets.


In moist areas and along shores the multiple inflorescences of Blue Vervain are starting to flower.


Hairy Spurge's tiny flowers are open although the leaves of this species put on the better show. Look for it in waste places, sidewalk cracks and similar inhospitable spots.


All of the above are native.

The alien Wild Parsnip is coloring roadsides. The sap of this plant is toxic and skin contact should be avoided.

John


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