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Verbena bonariensis, purpletop vervain
down by the frog pond...
Brooksville, Florida
This trail is covered with cypress knees - have to pay attention - don't want to fall on one of these.
We saw a number of gators on our walk today along the Hillsborough river. Here is one getting some rays. Butterweed is in the background. The butterweed is thick along and near the banks and is a sight to see.
Withlacoochee River, Florida
views from the yak...
views from the Yak...
Withlacoochee River, Florida
views from the Yak...
Withlacoochee River, Florida
views from the Yak...
down by the frog pond...
Brooksville, Florida
down by the frog pond...
Brooksville, Florida
Pluchea odorata is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. Common names include sweetscent, saltmarsh fleabane and shrubby camphorweed.
In some parts of the Caribbean, saltmarsh fleabane is a widely consumed medicinal herbal tea. The hot tea made from the leaves is a stimulant. It stimulates perspiration, in the manner of pleurisy root or pennyroyal, and is diuretic. It is a safe and reliable menstrual stimulant when flow begins late, is scanty, and there are clotty cramps. Moreover, it is antispasmodic, thus relieving cramping. It similarly inhibits spasms and cramps from diarrhea and stomach ache. Used as an eyewash it reduces redness and pain from hay fever, wind and dust. Tea concentrate has been marketed as a coffee substitute. Unlike coffee which is a vasoconstrictor, sweetscent tea is a vasodilator. It is contraindicated for people who get migraines, during pregnancy, and should be used in moderation. Wikipedia
down by the frog pond...
Brooksville, Florida
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
Brooksville, Florida
The leaves of Beautyberry contain compounds that have antibacterial and pest-deterring properties. Fire ants, ticks, deer flies and mosquitoes are repelled by the plant compounds callicarpenal and intermedeol.
views from the Yak...
Withlacoochee River Florida
Seen at Lake Dan Preserve. A beautiful Florida native wildflower, it flowers in February and March. Lucky to see, as conditions must be just right for growth.
down by the frog pond...
Brooksville, Florida