May 8, 2013
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Spring WildFlowers
We went on a flower identification walk this morning, through our woods, out to the garden, and down the quarter-mile drive. We identified:
… but couldn’t find this flower in the book OR on-line:
Does anyone know what this might be?
It has an interestingly odd smell, too.
We’re very curious, and frustrated by our lack of results. Stephanie?
Comments (5)
I asked Cait – my “expert” – and she didn’t know. So, I’m curious, too!
A few thoughts on this plant.. at first I thought it was Hesperis Matronalis or Dame’s Rocket.. then I thought it was a type of Money Plant.. but I think Dame’s Rocket is on the right track of things.
http://delawarewildflowers.org/images/hesperis_matronalis_purple.jpg
http://fyi.uwex.edu/weedsci/files/2010/12/Dames_Rocket-e1301856367654.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesperis_matronalis
It’s the leaf that’s throwing me off.. that’s my best guess.
I have to agree with Dame’s Rocket – the leaves are very distinct and it has escaped to become a “wild” flower. Though the flowers are not quite “exact” that sometimes happens in the wild maybe due to the variations not being bred out. I have to run to town but if you wanted to search further I’d concentrate on those distinctive leaves then perhaps the flower.
I think you’re right, and Lydia was elated. Thank you!
it was Hesperis Matronalis or Dame’s Rocket.. then I thought it was a type of Money Plant.. but I think Dame’s Rocket is on the right track of things.
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