September
28th, 2014. This plant was growing in the long grass by a road sign at a busy
intersection. Its roots are probably in the ditch. I’d see it as I rode through
the intersection but was paying more attention to getting safely across the
road that I’d forget to stop. From a distance, it looked a little like a
blazing star or an ironweed. By the time I did remember to stop, the plant was
way past its best but there were a few flowers, and some leaves left.
I
was a little surprised to find it was a Spotted Knapweed, the first I’ve seen.
I’ll have to pay more attention next year.
