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Peppergrass
Lepidium virginicum Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)

Emilie Oesterlin
May 11, 20211 min read


Beach Rose
Rosa rugosa Rosaceae This species of rose has leathery leaves.

Emilie Oesterlin
Jul 4, 20201 min read


Shepherd's Purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris Brassicaceae (Mustard family) The species name "bursa-pastoris" means shepherd's purse, "pastoris" meaning...

Emilie Oesterlin
Jul 4, 20201 min read


Wild Carrot
Daucus carota Apiaceae or Umbelliferae (Carrot family)

Emilie Oesterlin
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Annual Fleabane
Erigeron annuus Asteraceae (Aster or Daisy family) The ray flowers here are white, but in person they sometimes seem to have a purplish hue.

Emilie Oesterlin
Jun 19, 20201 min read


Common Chickweed (Starwort)
Stellaria media Caryophyllaceae (Carnation family)

Emilie Oesterlin
Jun 12, 20201 min read


Ox-Eye Daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare Asteraceae (Daisy or Aster family)

Emilie Oesterlin
Jun 11, 20201 min read


Dame's Rocket
Hesperis matronalis Brassicaceae (Mustard family)

Emilie Oesterlin
Jun 11, 20201 min read


Garlic Mustard
Alliaria petiolata Brassicaceae (Mustard family) This plant spreads rapidly and can be very invasive in forests. When crushed, the leaves...

Emilie Oesterlin
Jun 7, 20201 min read


White Sweet Clover
Melilotus alba Fabaceae (Pea family) When crushed, this plant has a fragrance similar to vanilla. White sweet clover is an important...

Emilie Oesterlin
Jun 3, 20201 min read


Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea Asteraceae (Aster family or Daisy family) Pearly everlasting is a host plant for Painted lady butterflies. In the...

Emilie Oesterlin
Jun 3, 20201 min read


Hedge Bindweed
Calystegia sepium Concolvulaceae (Morning Glory family) Hedge bindweed closely resembles the morning glory but does not have the...

Emilie Oesterlin
Jul 23, 20191 min read
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