Goldenrod

The flowers and plant yield a strong yellow dye (no surprise there). These photos were taken at Fletcher Park on 23 September 2012. Wildflowers of the Carolinas, page 406, shows a photo of Gray Goldenrod [Solidago nemoralis], which appears to be plant in the shots. It’s a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family.

USDA Plants Listing: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=SONE

Martha with Goldenrod (maybe Gray Goldenrod)

Martha with Goldenrod (maybe Gray Goldenrod)

 

Goldenrod in Fletcher Park

Goldenrod in Fletcher Park

Edwards Corn Stand

Bull Thistle

This photo of Bull Thistle [Cirsium vulgare] was taken at Trout Lake, Hermon, NY. It’s a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family. Reader’s Digest North American Wildlife, page 463, shows it as being found across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

USDA Plants Listing: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=CIVU

Bull Thistle at Trout Lake

Bull Thistle at Trout Lake

 

DinosaurLand, Winchester, Virgina

At Craggy Gardens – Blue Ridge Parkway – 26 May 2012

Craggy Gardens on Blue Ridge Parkway

Big Glassy Trail – Carl Sandburg House – 19 May 2012

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Hairy Cat’s Ear

Wildflowers of the Carolinas, pages 362-363, states that this is “often called False Dandelion” and is not a Carolina native, but came from Europe. Hairy Cat’s Ear [Hypochaeris radicata] is a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family. These photos were taken on Big Glassy at the Carl Sandburg National Historic site.

USDA Plants Listing: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=HYRA3

Hairy Cat's Ear

Hairy Cat’s Ear

More Hairy Cat's Ear

More Hairy Cat’s Ear

 

Fire Pink

According to Wildflowers of the Carolinas, pages 198-199, Fire Pink [Silene virginica] is a member of the Pink (Caryophyllaceae) family and is most commonly found in the hills and mountains. The photos were taken on Big Glassy at Carl Sandburg National Historic site on 19 May 2012.

USDA Plants Listing: Silene virginica

Fire Pink

Fire Pink

More Fire Pink

More Fire Pink

 

 

Mountain Laurel

These photos of Mountain Laurel [Kalmia latifolia] were taken at the Carl Sandburg National Historic place on Big Glassy. According to Wildflowers of the Carolinas, pages 116-117, it’s a member of the Heath (Ericaceae) family.

USDA Plants Listing: Kalmia latifolia

Mountain Laurel at Big Glassy

Mountain Laurel at Big Glassy

Mountain Laurel - Zoom Out

Mountain Laurel – Zoom Out

 

Test Cars at the Morganton Plant