Apr 2, 2020
Fleabanes, this one is Erigeron annuus. Â This genus is one of the most common weedy plants in the mid-atlantic. Â A native seemingly able to handle the competition. Â Its generically attractive to a bees in color and form, but nothing to write to your mother about for food and drink, a flower way down the list of popularity. Â Probably has to do with ethnically being a composite. Â Extra credit portion of this post: Â How many thrips can you find in these 2 pictures? Â This reminds me of the Highlights magazine that in the Pleistocene was governmentally required to be in every dentist and doctor's office in the country. Â Picture and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman. Â Â Â
