Wild Carrot; Queen Anne’s Lace; Bird’s-nest
Daucus Carota
Flowers–Small, of unequal sizes (polygamous), white, rarely pinkish gray, 5-parted, in a compound, flat, circular, umbel, the central floret often dark crimson; the umbels very concave in
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Wildflower enthusiasts often distinguish “native” wildflowers from “introduced” species. But many of the wildflowers we commonly see and assume to be native are, in fact, species that were introduced hundreds of years ago and which have become naturalized. The term “naturalized” means that these species have been able to grow and
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Dr. Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Professor
You can preserve the beauty of your summer garden by pressing flowers and using these to decorate a variety of objects from picture frames, candles, and pencil holders to bookmarks, personalized note cards, and stationery. It’s easy to do, though you will need patience as the
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