June 1, 2020

Location: Maritime Hammock Sanctuary, Melbourne Beach

This is a Whitemouth Dayflower,
Birds like to eat its seeds
The flowers can be candied and eaten by humans
The leaves can be boiled or fried, as you please.

Sources: Florida Wildflower Foundation - Flower Friday: Whitemouth Dayflower

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson