Chrysopsis gossypina Plant Identification (Flower, Leaf, Care, Uses)

Chrysopsis gossypina (Michx.) Ell. – Cottony Goldenaster Family – Asteraceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Ray flowers: Disk flowers: Flowering – September – October. Habitat – Sandy pine and Turkey Oak woods, sandhills, scrub. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found mainly in the most southern counties … Read more

Nemophila aphylla Plant Identification (Flower, Leaf, Care, Uses)

Nemophila aphylla (L.) Brummit – Smallflower Baby Blue-eyes Family – Hydrophyllaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. Fruit. Flowering – March – April. Habitat – Swamp forests, alluvial woods, waste gorund, disturbed sites. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This small species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant is easy … Read more