Jul. 23, 2022
West Indian meadowbeauty, Rhexia cubensis
West Indian meadowbeauty is one of several species of Rhexia that grow in our southeast. They tend to look similar to us, and presumably to the large pollinators that land on them. They land, buzz, that shakes pollen out of the curious looking anthers, and go on their way to fertilize the next plant. This species grows in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, and SC. Dixie Co FL, 10/20/15. Melastomataceae.
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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?