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Antioch, CA on Apr 19, 2012

Anyone know the name of this flower?

Yesterday after the landscapers finished clearing the back of our lot, this flower was left standing all by itself. Does anyone know what it is? It is along at the top of the over 2 foot stem, but I believe I can see another unopened bud about 1/2 way down.

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mystery flower

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Rose S Marietta, GA

Dianthus come in all sorts of colors, but usually there is more than one. Mine came back from last year, but then we didn't have any winter.

on Apr 20, 2012 · Like 0
Linda A Salem, OR

AFRICAN DAISY?

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Kelli E Canoga Park, CA

I'm thinking salsify also http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_que...

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Laurel S

Salsify. I've seen that plant growing as volunteers in roadside gardens.

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Laurel S

Looks like it comes in a variety of colours and shades.
http://victoriadailyphoto.blogspot.ca/2011/0...

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DEBORAH B Millbrae, CA

ITS A WEED

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Patsy M Independence, KS

Eleacampane?

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LouAnne S Antioch, CA

The Salsify is it I think. I've never seen this plant before and I kind of like it. I think I'll let it live where it was uncovered. Shows to go ya what you'll find after 28 yrs of neglect! Also found 2 redwood trees about 2 ft. high and a little on about 4" high. Potting those up. In addition we found a 3 ft. high oak tree! This has been a real adventure. Wonder what else we'll find....Thanks all!

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Kara K Valley City, ND

Are the leaves at ground level thin, narrow ones lik at the top of the plant or ar they more like dandelion leaves with jagged edges? If they're smooth, it's salsify. If dandelion like it's chicory.

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Trisha R Colorado Springs, CO

Looks like milk weed stem and leaves.

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Valery G J Havana, FL

It looks like a wild aster, we have them in Canada, they are a weed but very pretty and I really like them.....

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Linda G Carson City, NV

well i was going to go with the aster but I don't know what a salsify is. good luck

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Carol S Middleboro, MA

i agree. it could be a salsify, but not sure.

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Martha S Ontonagon, MI

i\a friend of mine, a botanist, called it scorzonera. ;}

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Jenee T Aragon, GA

Can't really tell clearly from the photo, but could it be a Batchelor Button?

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Brenda K Pleasant Hill, CA

Probably a wild chicory.

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Rebecca B Kansas City, MO

looks like cupid's dart maybe

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LouAnne S Antioch, CA

I went out and checked the leaves at the bottom of the plant. They are the same as at the top. IT IS SALSIFY!

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DEIRDRA C Santa Rosa, CA

SHASTA DAISY

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Roxy D Gainesville, GA

If its growing along side the road, its wildflowers. If its growing in your grass, its a weed. If your kids (or Grand kids) picked it, its a bouquet no matter where it came from.

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Patricia B Morristown, TN

looks like a daisy

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Maureen S Bayville, NJ

Daisy

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Virggie D Evanston, IL

The stem & leaves look like carnation. However, the flower looks like a cousin of the daisy.

on Apr 21, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

My grandmother grew salsify in her vegetable garden, but I think I only ever saw the roots she brought in.

on Apr 21, 2012 · Like 0
Tina L

cupid's dart, catanche caeruela

on Apr 21, 2012 · Like 0