Rewilding My Lot

American Basketflower (Plectocephalus americanus) is a seed that was included in a few of the wildflower mixes that I have used here. It is therefore no surprise to see it eventually appear, except that the several specimens that I have are not in the area where that seed was scattered! Nevertheless, I am glad for their arrival, however they come to be here.

The name basketflower refers to the basket weave pattern beneath the flower head, as shown in this photo. And now that I see this enlarged photo, I notice there is also a very tiny insect visitor on the flower bud!