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Tall Rattlesnake Root (Nabalus altissimus)Observer
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Reviewing early photos (2009 and attached as photos 9 & 10) I realized that this is a Tall Rattlesnake Root after flowering.
Flowers, ½" long, pinkish, bell-shaped, nodding, pappus pale brown or buff.
2' to 6' high. Upland woods, borders. Late spring to fall.
Observation when seen last year: Multiform (entire, divided & deeply lobed) winged leaves (see photos) on vertical stem about 24-30" h. with milky sap.
Appears primitive. Upper leaves are entire or nearly so; lower are deeply lobed and highly variable.
Clusters of 1mm-1cm x 1mm capsules at plant apex and at leaf nodes becoming filled with v. fine "hairs" (pappus).
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Ivy-leaved Speedwell (Veronica hederifolia)Observer
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A very small prostrate vine. Leaves up to ½" wide, pinnately lobed, pilose, opposite except single leaf near end.
Flower ¼", pilose, purple, on ±½" pedicel, 4 parts, 2 stamens, one lobe is smaller and may be lighter or white.
