Delicate little morning-glory flowers often found running prostrate on the ground in a lawn, although the vines will climb several feet if they get a footing in tall weeds. These were growing in a weed patch along an alley in Carnegie.
For a description of the species, see the Convolvulus arvensis reference page.
The balls of buff-colored flowers have a strong, sweet scent that attracts all kinds of insects. These plants were growing beside a parking lot in Carnegie.
For a description of the species, see the Asclepias syriaca reference page.
This is the plant from which marshmallows, the treats much beloved of pyromaniac Girl Scouts, were originally made. It is a European import uncommon in our area, but abundantly weedy near the railroad tracks in Carnegie.
For a description of the species, see the Althaea officinalis reference page.
A beloved garden flower that loves damp areas, and can often be found in large drifts where streams cut through fields. These were blooming by a stream in Pine Township near Wexford.
For a description of the species, see the Myosotis scorpioides reference page.
A much-hated weed, but the flowers are pretty, and the seedheads are delightful to finches.
We also have pictures of an unusual white form of Canada Thistle.
