Golden Rod

 

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Goldenrod; Solidago

Taken: 10/3/2010

Nominated as the state flower of Alabama in 1927, but it was rejected in favor of the Camellia.

Goldenrod is the state flower for Nebraska and Kentucky.

Known as a companion plant, as evidenced by the bug in this shot. 

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Prickly Lettuce - Macro Flowers Saturday

 

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Prickly Lettuce; Lactuca serriola

Taken: 7/3/2010

Alabama side of the Chattahoochee River near Goat Rock Dam

Flower head is approximately 1/4" in diameter

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