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flower ID ??

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Posted by Jim Deasy on July 22, 2006 at 8:54 AM
flower ID ??
I have found this around some wet area's in southern New England this year. I don't recall ever seing this before. Isuspect it is a weed but these blossoms remind me of a burst of a shy rocket. If you look above and a little to the left of the bee you can see these white blossoms are all individual and seen to be set into the smaller green ball.
Anyone know what this is? I can not fine it in my plant books.
Posted by Michelle C. Parent on July 22, 2006 at 12:26 PM
Jim,
I believe it is called Buttonbush. I've never run across it, but it fits the description and matches the photo in my National Audubon Society NE wildflower book. :smile:
Posted by Jim Salge on July 23, 2006 at 8:38 AM
Can't agree or disagree with michelle, as it's not in my guidebooks, but definately a cool flower!