Saturday, April 26, 2014

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum (Blackroot) common in the Treasure Coast


Common names include foxtail blackroot, dense spike blackroot, and coastal blackroot. Foliage has a velvety feel with leaves becoming narrow as the plant enters the flowering phase. 

The blackroot's flowers grow dense on the flower stalk and when dried and ready for distribution, become fuzzy and fluff like to be carried by the wind.

I've observed the perennial plant at various stages of life from seedlings to dried flower heads in the same relative location at the same time of the year. Usually flowering from the spring to fall.






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