Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Louisiana Catchfly (Silene subciliata)

 

There are several healthy patches of Louisiana catchfly in the arboretum. Only two are marked, and even if the plants have a tag, it can still be a challenge figuring out which plants the tag refers to. For instance, in the above photo, the catchfly leaves are obscured by a clump of Oxalis.

But if you know what you are looking for, then it's easy to spot the catchfly flower stalks.

If you see these pods, give them a shake. If you hear a slight, delicate rattle, then that means there are seeds waiting to be harvested. Surprisingly, this group of flower stalks still had seeds.


 

 All photos taken on February 12, 2021.