Purple Wildflower
northraleighguy
8 years ago
I found this three-leaved purple flowered wildflower today. I've seen the plant before but never in bloom. Any ideas?
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jekeesl (south-central Arkansas)
8 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (3)Thistle, I think. Possibly Canada thistle. Here is a link that might be useful: Canada Thistle...See MoreWhite and purple wildflower, Malaysia
Comments (2)It looks like Asystasia gangetica ssp. micrantha, commonly known as Chinese violet. Here is a link that might be useful: Asystasia gangetica ssp. micrantha, Chinese violet...See MoreTiny Purple Wildflower
Comments (1)Tick-trefoil species, such as Desmodium paniculatum...See Morepurple wildflower, sedum (?) like leaves
Comments (3)Yes, I agree. Nuttallanthus texanus. https://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=11883...See More
fatamorgana2121
8 years agojekeesl (south-central Arkansas)
8 years ago
seedmoney
8 years agonorthraleighguy
8 years ago
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