Beaked Agrimony

Beaked Agrimony[Agrimonia rostellata] found near the Blue Ridge Parkway in South Asheville, just off the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, on 1 August 2013. It’s a member of the Rose (Rosaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 236-237 states that it blooms in summer and early fall in woods and thickets.

USDA Plants Listing: Agrimonia rostellata

Beaked Agrimony on the Blue Ridge Parkway - 1 August 2013

Beaked Agrimony on the Blue Ridge Parkway – 1 August 2013

Beaked Agrimony (leaves) - 1 August 2013

Beaked Agrimony (leaves) – 1 August 2013