this is a very common plant. it is every where, along road sides and in yards, but is important in erosion prevention here in the south. of interest, the upper leaves of this little plant are sessile, meaning they lack stems, and are intimately associated with the flowers l. amplexicaule produces. however, the lower leaves are petioles, meaning a small stalk attaches them to the plant, while bearing no relation to the flowers.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
henbit deadnettle
here is lamium amplexicaule of the family lamiaceae:
this is a very common plant. it is every where, along road sides and in yards, but is important in erosion prevention here in the south. of interest, the upper leaves of this little plant are sessile, meaning they lack stems, and are intimately associated with the flowers l. amplexicaule produces. however, the lower leaves are petioles, meaning a small stalk attaches them to the plant, while bearing no relation to the flowers.
this is a very common plant. it is every where, along road sides and in yards, but is important in erosion prevention here in the south. of interest, the upper leaves of this little plant are sessile, meaning they lack stems, and are intimately associated with the flowers l. amplexicaule produces. however, the lower leaves are petioles, meaning a small stalk attaches them to the plant, while bearing no relation to the flowers.
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it was a surprise - both in the timing and in the refreshingness.
see you tonight!
Well I must say this flower looks alot more interesting this close up!
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