Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Obolaria virginica

Pennywort
Here is another I flower I encountered while backpacking in TN with which I was unfamiliar. I love etymology; obolos was a small Greek coin.
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  1. Tom ArbourMarch 31, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    One of my favorite spring wildflowers that isn't very well known. I first saw it in Hocking County, Ohio, three years ago.

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  2. Justin R. ThomasMarch 31, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Another beauty! Our only spring blooming member of the Gentinaceae. It is state listed (edge of range) here in MO. I miss seeing it! Thanks for the photo.

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