I discovered Flower Friday while visiting Lorilin@Bugbugbooks and decided to begin sharing some flower pictures from our gardens along with some information about them. Please check out Lorilin’s blog if you haven’t already for book reviews and more!
Last time I shared Marigolds and Pumpkins. Here are other 2019 shares:
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Hibiscus
- Tiger Lily
- The Zinnia and the Swallowtail
- Yarrow
- Wax Begonia
- Monarda
- Mountain Mint
- Spring Blooms
- Rhododendron
- One Beautiful…One Interesting
- Persian Carpet Zinnia
- Hibiscus (non-tropical)
- More Hibiscus
- Volunteer sunflowers
- Lemon queen sunflowers
Today’s share:
Camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris)
I thought twice about sharing these because they aren’t spectacular, but I do find beauty in them.
The daisy-like flowers remind me of dandelions and daisy fleabane. They’re quite lovely actually and the bees love them.
I just adore the shape of the spherical flower buds right before they open. If you zoom in on this photo you can see that even after the flower bud opens, the bulbous bud remains under it. Plus, there are scads of flowers on each stem.
Some say wildflower, some say weed, some say herb, but I would definitely agree that this type of camphorweed exhibits weedy behavior. One section of this pasture is covered with it.
The plant has been used medicinally to help with a handful of ailments.
- Scientific name: Heterotheca subaxillaris
- Order: Asterales
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Native: United States
Thanks for checking out Flower Friday! Have a wonderful weekend!
🧡 Mischenko 🎃
ReadRantRock&Roll 
I think it’s lovely, Mischenko. 😍 I love daisies, so anything that resembles them is okay with me. 🥰
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You’re too kind, Laurie. ☺️ I’m glad you like these too. 💕 Hope you are well, friend.
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Aw…thanks. 💕
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It’s too pretty to be called a weed 🙂
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I agree. I think the same with milkweed and spider wort, although often they’re considered wildflowers too. 😂 I still have a lot to learn! Thanks, Cathy.
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I agree with Cathy – it’s too pretty. And I’m a daisy fan.
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Thanks, Teri. I do like these. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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I see the beauty, too, M, especially seeing it in the pasture like that. It’s like a simple beauty. I owe you a message. It’s been a really rough week but things are a touch better, and I am so grateful for that. I promise to update you soon. ♥️ Hope all is well with you. Xoxo
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No worries, Jen! I know you’re busy and don’t want you to be burdened with giving me updates. Know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Glad you like these too. There’s something special about wild plants. I just love discovering what they all are. We have so many on our property and the vicinity that I haven’t even identified yet! It keeps me learning. 😉❤🧡💚
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Beautiful whatever it is! Yellow flowers at a favorite of mine. In your field pic they do remind me of wildflowers.
Great post! 🌺
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Thanks! They remind of wildflowers too. It’s amazing how they proliferate. Thanks! 😁
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So pretty!
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Thanks, Jennie. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Mischenko. 🙂
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In that pasture, they look beautiful, but I always thought they were weeds. I think I have pulled them out several times. I feel guilty now.
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I can totally see pulling them out truly. I’ve had to pull milkweed out of the landscaping and always feel bad too just because I know how beneficial they are. There’s always more though lol. Thanks, Carla. 🧡
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