Even though it appears to be a single flower there are many little flowers that can be found on the stalk. Pycnostachya is latin for crowded. In the picture below you can see it is just starting to bloom...
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Another Wildflower
Prairie blazing star - Liatris pycnostachya. A native plant found in Wisconsin's prairies it is favored by nectar seeking insects and delectable to the local deer.
Even though it appears to be a single flower there are many little flowers that can be found on the stalk. Pycnostachya is latin for crowded. In the picture below you can see it is just starting to bloom...
Even though it appears to be a single flower there are many little flowers that can be found on the stalk. Pycnostachya is latin for crowded. In the picture below you can see it is just starting to bloom...
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