September 2, 2020

This is a plant known as Tall Elephant's-Foot,
It grows in many areas, including those ruderal
Its three hairy bracts form a triangular shape
And the small purple flowers are beautiful.

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

Sources: https://flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-elephantopus-elatus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_botanical_terms

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson