In the wild, I'd only seen them once somewhere out toward East Texas. I took some digital pictures of them but don't know what happened to them. Then last week, I spotted one growing near San Marcos. On the way back (a different trip) via RR 32, I saw a cluster growing in a dry stream bed or draw. Cool!
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| This jumping spider was messing around with a stick that was somehow attached to the flower. He acted like he was trying to rig an escape hatch. I don't know what happened after I left. Doesn't he know that he's got built-in drag-line equipment? |
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You certainly have the space for such a beautiful but tall wildflower. I love the stands of this plant they have at the Wildflower Center.
How timely! This plant came up as a lone volunteer in my decomposed granite drive. When in bud, I first thought it to be a yellow Mexican Hat and then I saw how different the leaf was. The bloom opened today. I'm glad to know its name and how tall it will get so I know where to transplant it. I have no idea how it arrived, probably via a bird. Thanks!
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