2019

POTD: Papaver Rhoeas

Posted on July 13, 2021 Updated on October 4, 2023

In the family of Papaveraceae, this is the common poppy, red poppy, field poppy, corn poppy, corn rose or the wonderful Flanders poppy. ~Vic

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POTD: Dianthus

Posted on July 3, 2021 Updated on July 3, 2021

There are so many variations of Dianthus. Judging by Pl@ntNet, this is a D. Barbatus species or a Sweet William verson. ~Vic

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POTD: Cornus Kousa

Posted on June 28, 2021 Updated on June 29, 2021

Plant family name is Cornaceae but, the common names are kousa dogwood, Korean dogwood, Chinese dogwood and Japanese dogwood. ~Vic

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POTD: Strawberry Full Moon

Posted on June 26, 2021 Updated on October 4, 2023

I’ve done previous Strawberry Moon posts, the first, of which, I did shortly after returning to blogging after a four year absence. I think I have covered all the data.

Full illumination occurred June 24 @ 2:39pm EDT. You can howl if you want to. Go ahead. ~Vic

Full Strawberry Moon 2021 Image — Strawberry Moon 2021

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POTD: Magnoliaceae

Posted on June 24, 2021 Updated on June 23, 2021

It’s genus is Magnolia but, this is a hybrid tree with Magnolia Denudata (Lilytree or Yulan Magnolia) and Magnolia Liliiflora (Mulan Magnolia, Purple Magnolia, Red Magnolia, Lily Magnolia, Tulip Magnolia, Jane Magnolia, Woody-Orchid or Japanese Magnolia) as parents. Whew! That is longer than the last one. ~Vic

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POTD: Dimorphotheca

Posted on June 20, 2021

In the Asteraceae family, the species is Ecklonis but, known, commonly, as Cape marguerite, Van Staden’s river daisy, Sundays river daisy (apropos), white daisy bush, blue-and-white daisy bush or star of the veldt. Whew! ~Vic

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POTD: Montiaceae

Posted on June 16, 2021

Genus is Claytonia, species is Virginica and common names are Virginia springbeauty, Eastern spring beauty, grass-flower or fairy spud. I like the last one. ~Vic

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POTD: Lavandula

Posted on June 12, 2021

This is broad-leaved lavender or spike lavender or Portuguese lavender. ~Vic

Lavandula Latifolia Image — Lavandula Latifolia
05-26-2019

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POTD: Asteraceae

Posted on June 4, 2021

This could be a Daisy or a Mum. They are in the same family. Mums usually come out in the Autumn so, I’m going with some form of Daisy. ~Vic

Yellow & White Asteraceae Image — 06-04-2019

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POTD: Echinacea

Posted on May 31, 2021

Coneflower Image — Eastern Purple Coneflower
**Hedgehog Coneflower**
05-31-2019

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POTD: Hydrangea

Posted on May 27, 2021

This could be a Sevenbark or a Hortensia. ~Vic

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POTD: Campanula

Posted on May 14, 2021 Updated on May 17, 2021

Campanula Image — Also known as Bellflower
05-15-2019

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POTD: Tradescantia

Posted on May 5, 2021 Updated on May 9, 2021

Tradescantia Image — Tradescantia Virginiana or **White Spiderwort**
05-06-2019

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POTD: Dandelion

Posted on January 29, 2021 Updated on October 4, 2023

Some folks see a weed. I see two incredible flowers in the bright yellow blooms and the fuzzy seed ball. I also see delicious tea and tasty greens (good for the gallbladder). ~Vic

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POTD: Oxalis

Posted on January 10, 2021 Updated on January 10, 2021

I’m pretty sure this is an Oxalis Articulata or pink sorrel but, it could also be Oxalis Debilis. Either way, it is definitely a Shamrock and it’s in my front yard. ~Vic