Roadside Wildflowers – May 22
Golden Alexanders
Zizia aurea
I spotted the Golden Alexanders for the first time this season. They’re blooming at the same time as the Wintercress so spotting them is a little tough if you want to keep your eyes on the road at 60 mph.
The alexanders are not as plentiful since they prefer wetter ground than the Wintercress but can easily be found in roadside ditches. It’s a member of the Parsley Family but no one seems willing to say it’s edible.
Slow down a little and you’ll see the difference between the flowers of both species. You’ll notice the Golden Alexanders’ flowers are set in umbrels just before you end up in the ditch.
MINE! MINE! ALL MINE!
An Alien Wildflower Identified as Taraxacum officinale met an untimely death today in a motor vehicle accident involving a hit and run driver. When caught the driver stated that the dandelion was headed for greener pastures and had to swerve in order to hit it. It was determined a case of self defense and no charges were made. Local lawn enthusiasts hailed the drivers quick reaction noting Taraxacum officinale moves at incredible speed.
The body was left in place as a warning to any others thinking of sneaking into the lawn.
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May 26th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Ok .. I missed this. Do I still have time to add to the accident report ? It was a deliberate attempted murder which lead to said absolute murder. At least they see me coming with my fancy Fiskers upright dandelion hauler-outer thingy driven by a foot peddle pusher downer thingy .. it is more fun than a barrel of monkeys and some how smells better too !
“Oh cruel cruel world” … said the ghost of said victim.
PS .. the blue Mr. Freezy I had for desert made me write this.