Friday, November 4, 2022

November 4, 2022

This plant is Verbesina virginica var. laciniata
Commonly known as Frostweed
It's fruit's called cypsela or (incorrectly) achene
Still, it's the part of the plant that bears a seed

Location: Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas, FL

Sources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=VEVIL

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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