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bebop2
Van Etten, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 9, 2008
8:40 AM Post #4927948
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Does anyone know what this is? This tiny flower is less than 1", the plant is about 2". It is flowering right now in our woods in upstate New York. The area is shady and mossy. First, here is the bud.
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bebop2
Van Etten, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 9, 2008
8:41 AM Post #4927950
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Here is the open flower. 
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bebop2
Van Etten, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 9, 2008
8:41 AM Post #4927953
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Here are 3 of them. 
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bebop2
Van Etten, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 9, 2008
8:42 AM Post #4927959
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Here is the way they seem to be distributed over small areas. The woods are glowing with them! 
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altagardener
Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
May 9, 2008
9:51 AM Post #4928206
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Polygala paucifolia, I believe; you might check whether other species occur in your area. |
bebop2
Van Etten, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 9, 2008
10:56 AM Post #4928506
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Wow altagardener, you really know your wildflowers! Thank you so much. |
altagardener
Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
May 9, 2008
10:48 PM Post #4931237
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Thanks, but the truth is I only get the easy ones, LOL! Anyway, you're welcome. |
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