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Mexican Hat

Ratibida columnifera

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

In a field full of coneflowers, there were more of these than any other kind.

Habitat:

"Volunteer" flowers in a field in the woods that had been cleared some time ago, but never planted with anything.

Reference Links:

Long-headed Coneflower - Ratibida columnifera - Overview, Ratibida columnifera

Species ID Suggestions

Mexican Hats

Ratibida columnifera

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HemaShah
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Comments (7)
suzmonk
On this one, the broad ID was easy. Species was harder ... sometimes you learn things along the way that seem to muddy the water. But two fellow spotters now agree, so Mexican Hat it is! Many thanks to EmilyUmbarger and Jemma ...
suzmonk
I'll check it out, Emily ... as always, thanks.
EmilyUmbarger
My guess is that these are Mexican Hat coneflowers. How cool!!!

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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