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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Galinsoga, Bristly Sarsaparilla, Monkey-flower, Crown Vetch, Horsenettle, Motherwort, Evening Primrose

Galinsoga, also called quickweed or shaggy soldier, is considered a serious weed in gardens or disturbed areas.
Bristly Sarsaparilla is a perennial plant in forests and rocky woodlands.
Allegheny Monkey-flower thrives in wetland habitats.
Crown Vetch features 1-inch round clusters of 10 to 25 small pea shaped flowers.
Horsenettle belongs to the nightshade family. The stems and leaves are covered in sharp yellowish prickles.
Motherwort is a member of the mint family. It has square, ribbed stems and whorls of hairy flowers located in the leaf axils.
Narrowleaf Evening Primrose is also called Shrubby Sundrops. They only open during the day.

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