Purple Salsify Identification – Tragopogon porrifolius Purple Salsify, or Tragopogon porrifolius, is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, making it a relative to daisies and sunflowers. This plant is commonly known as the Purple Goat’s Beard. Why this name, you wonder? Well, the appearance of its seed heads, which look similar to dandelions, might […]
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Dandelion Identification – Taraxacum officinale Dandelions: we’ve all seen them. Sprouting in lawns, alongside roads, or even in the open woods, these golden-crowned plants have made their mark nearly everywhere. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, which includes plants like daisies and sunflowers, the dandelion, with its scientific name Taraxacum officinale, is one of nature’s most
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Sow Thistle Identification – Sonchus oleraceus Sow thistles seem to pop up everywhere, from fields to waste places. And if you’ve ever come across a plant with deep yellow dandelion-like flowers on roadsides or disturbed areas, you might have met the Sow Thistle. Officially known as Sonchus oleraceus, it’s a plant with distinct features and
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Canada Lettuce Identification – Lactuca canadensis The Canada Lettuce, or Lactuca canadensis, is a part of the Asteraceae family (Aster family) which consists of a group of plants that includes daisies and sunflowers. Canada Lettuce is native to North America. Depending on conditions, the plant either completes its life in one year (annual) or two
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Jerusalem Artichoke Identification – Helianthus tuberosus The name Jerusalem Artichoke might seem quite puzzling. The scientific name of this plant is Helianthus tuberosus. Breaking it down, Helianthus means “sunflower” and tuberosus hints at the “tubers” it grows underground. This plant is a part of the Asteraceae family, which is commonly known as the Aster family.
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False Solomon’s Seal Identification – Maianthemum racemosum You might’ve heard of Solomon’s Seal, a plant often recognized by its unique appearance. However, there’s a lookalike out there named False Solomon’s Seal, or Maianthemum racemosum. Maianthemum is the genus and racemosum refers to its specific type within that genus. False Solomon’s Seal belongs to the Asparagaceae
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