These small wildflowers are abundant locally, especially along the edge of the roads, and are members of the Aster family. Other names are Woodland Lettuce and False Lettuce. The petals are daisy-like pale blue to pale purple (rarely white) and are only 1/2 in. (12 mm) wide, with 11-17 long thin rays, vertical stamens and insignificant disks. The bloom is about 2 inches in diameter and is only open in the morning.
Thank you to everyone who commented on and faved my Buckeye Butterfly photo from yesterday. I'm honored to have my first photo on the Popular Page and am enjoying my experience with the wonderful photographers participating in the 365 Project!
*I think the insect is a long-legged copper-bodied fly, but if someone knows differently please let me know. Thanks! Okay, I see this is a honey bee. It was so small I thought it was a fly at first. I'm just used to having bumble bees everywhere and forgot about the honey bee.
This is beautiful Kim. Great bee capture. I think the flower is the same as what we call chicory here (southern Ontario). The blue and white stamens are quite distinctive.
@masosy @psychographer @mittens Thanks for your comments. The irridescent wing was a pleasant surprise!
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