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Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies (Family Asteraceae)Observer
dlopez1290Description
They appear similar to dandelions with their bright yellow pedals. they are actually closely related to dandelions and they grow to about a foot tall.
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Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)Observer
dlopez1290Description
I believe I found some bittersweet nightshade at my location. Hard to get a good photo with some many things in the way but this plant species can be very dangerous. They grow and look like nice tasty berries but they're actually poisonous. They grow in back yards and even can be seen in vacant lots or such places like these.
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Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)Observer
dlopez1290Description
This plant species appears to be a sugar maple tree. These are common trees we see in a lot of places. The leaves change color when the season is changing. For park decorations they'e nice and used all the time. These trees can also grow between 70 and 100 feet tall.
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Subtribe CenchrinaeObserver
dlopez1290Description
This is another perennial species that has vital seeds that drop and keep their species alive. This plant is also considered an ornamental grass because it is used for decorating the outside of homes and businesses. But there are also hard to control from spreading when their seeds do fall.
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Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)Observer
dlopez1290Description
I believe this plant species to be milkweed. Milkweed has a variety of species and this also is considered perennial. This is an important species because it is vital for insects. The nectar is what attracts the insects to the plant. They can also grow up to about 2 or 3 ft tall. The plant at this location doesn't seem to be as healthy or green as it typically should appear.
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Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies (Family Asteraceae)Observer
dlopez1290Description
This is a great fall weeds due to there beautiful appearance. They're also native plants and their seeds support a variety of wildlife like birds and butterflies.
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American Asters (Genus Symphyotrichum)Observer
dlopez1290Description
There are a variety of asters that look alike. They are native to North America and good butterfly and bee plants.This plants happens to be perennial because of their long lasting existence.
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Shaggy Soldier (Galinsoga quadriradiata)Observer
dlopez1290Description
This is a common weed that grows in a lot of pubic areas and their seeds are viable for years at a time. They're a very hairy plant species compared to other weeds. Their white pedal, holes in the center, hairy stem and leaves identify them.
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Apples (Genus Malus)Observer
dlopez1290Description
I believe these are crabapples and crabapples need a lot of sun and water to fully grow. These were one of the last few bunches growing at my location. It's known to be a rich fruit.
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dlopez1290Description
This plant happens to be native to most of the continental U.S. It usually occurs in moist wet locations. They also sets there own seeds therefor they'll keep growing if not removed.
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Geranium Family (Family Geraniaceae)Observer
dlopez1290Description
Photo 1: Stem appears healthy and firm. Small hair follicles come off the stem. It felt a bit rough and firm as well.
Photo 2: The tip of the branch has small stems branching off of it with new flowers looking like they're trying to bloom.
Photo 3: The pedals to the flower are different shades of red. White spots are coming out of the center. They felt soft/smooth. Some of the tips of the pedals look burgundy red. Made me think of them as drying up. Maybe the weather change is affecting the flowers.
