Monday, December 8, 2025

December 8, 2025

This plant is known as Lion's Ear
Although I have no idea why
I am guessing it was named by someone
Who never saw a lion walk by.

Location: Teague Hammock Preserve, Port St. Lucie, FL

Sources: https://plant-directory.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/leonotis-nepetifolia/

Photo and text © 2025 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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