Wildflowers 2

Flaxleaf Aster [Lonactis linariifolius] in winter.Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.

One of my favorite wildflowers anytime of the year,but especially in winter,where it always stands out from all other plants.It has a wonderful mint smell,even in winter.The tiny American Pennyroyal [Hedeoma pulegioides].Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.

Seed pods in winter,Indian Tobacco [Lobelia inflata].Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21

Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima].Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20

These are that part of the seeds of a Goldenrod [Solidago] called the pappus [the filaments extending out from the center to form a circle].They,the pappi,act in the same way Milkweed or Dandelion seeds do in helping the seeds disperse on the wind.Underneath the pappus you can see an individual seed [in what is known as the achene] attached to each pappus.A marvel of nature's evolution to help seeds disperse and thus ensure the plants continued survival.

Dried White Wood Aster in winter [Eurybia divaricata].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20

The seeds of a Goldenrod [Solidago].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20.

Goldenrod in seed [Solidago].Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20

Silver- rod,White Goldenrod [Solidago bicolor] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20

Penstemon calyx sPenstemon calyx seed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.eed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.Thank you to Matthew Ross for the IDPenstemon calyx seed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.Thank you to Matthew Ross for the ID

Penstemon calyx seed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.ss for the ID

Tall Thimbleweed [Anemone virginiana] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20

Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20

Beautiful Witch Hazel in bloom [Hamamelis virginiana].Dauphin County,Pa.10-15-20