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American bluehearts (Buchnera americana, Orobanchaceae)
Native
This is a white variant; bluehearts are usually blue.
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Shortleaf gayfeather (Liatris tenuifolia, Asteraceae)
Native
Basal leaves are grass-like; stem leaves are short and lay against the stem.
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Liatris with skipper and swallowtail butterflies.
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Sensitive pea (Chamaecrista nictitans var. aspera, Fabaceae)
Native
Leaves sometimes sensitive to touch, folding when disturbed (these plants were not). Petiole gland stalked (bottom photo), positioned below the last pair of leaflets.
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Pitted stripeseed (Piriqueta cistoides subsp. caroliniana, Turneraceae)
Native
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Narrowleaf silkgrass (Pityopsis graminifolia, Asteraceae)
Native
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Slender flattop goldenrod (Euthamia caroliniana, Asteraceae)
Native
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Unidentified grass
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