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Polygonaceae - Knotweed family

Pink Smartweed Polygonum bicorne

This is a wetland plant growing near tanks and streams. Each flower about 1/8" long on a spike. Plant grows to 6 feet tall but is somewhat sprawling. New stem growth is reddish. This is a food for ducks.

Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, October 2004

(Native of Texas)

Similar species

Swamp Smartweed Polygonum hydropiperoides

Flowers are pinkish-white. Stem is not red. Nodes have a ring of hair. Wetland plant.

(Native of Texas)

 

 

  

 

Hydrangeaceae - Hydrangea family

Bigleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla

Flower cluster about 10" wide. Leaves are about 5" wide. If the soil does not have the right minerals the petals turn green. If acid is added to the soil the petals turn blue.

Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, May 2004

(Purchased)

 

 

 

Lythraceae - Loosestrife family

Crape Myrtle (Crepe Myrtle) Lagerstroemia indica

Flower cluster about 8" long. Crinkled flower petals come in white, pink, purple, lavender, and red. The variety of bush dictates the size, 18" to 40 feet.

Photo taken in Taylor County, Texas, July 2004

(Purchased)

 

 

Also see:

Sensitive Briar     Indian Paintbrush     Wild Onion

Shrubby Copperleaf      American Pokeweed    Poinsettia

 

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