Jul. 11, 2020
French grass, Orbexilum onobrychis
The first impression was of a patch of sweet clover, but the flowers were magically changed an enchanting blue. A sweet clover created by Pixar! This large patch of waist high plants was almost magical at the farthest point in that preserve. A reward for an hour's hike that until then was unremarkable. This native grows in damp spots in prairies and shores in AL, AR, IA(E), IL, IN, KY, MO, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, and WV. Adams Co OH, 7/8/20.
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Hi Denise
Just thinking it's almost time to come look for Platanthera flava. Bob
Hi Bob:
I found it on Eber Rd, about 1.5 mi S. of Kitty Todd Preserve 1/4 mi from Metroparks land. I’m guessing it came in on the RR. (NwOhio)
Apparently so, but not on all plants. The brown only shows a little in this image.
Regarding umber pussytoes, one reference calls it brown-brackted pussytoes. Are it's bracts browner than other pussytoes?