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Purple Flower  Geotagged,Glandularia bipinnatifida,Purple prairie verbena,United States,Wildflowers Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. Nice scene! Any idea which species of plant this is? Posted 11 years ago
    1. It's some type of wildflower or weed that grows in New Mexico. I haven't been able to find it yet on the internet... Posted 11 years ago
  2. I am pretty sure this is a species of Verbena, but there are many, many varieties so I am not sure if I can pinpoint the correct one. Posted 11 years ago
    1. I think I found it! I believe it is the Purple Prairie Verbena. Posted 11 years ago
  3. I tried to update the Identify Species, but it doesn't find it. Do any of you know how to request for it to be added? Posted 11 years ago
    1. Well done! Ok, click on 'identify species', then advanced and then it give you the option to request a manual species creation. Type in Glandularia bipinnatifida and one of us will create the species for you. I will try to do it in the morning unless someone gets there before me.
      Congratulations!
      Posted 11 years ago
      1. Okay, I did it. Thank you. Posted 11 years ago
        1. All done...a new species introduced to Jungle Dragon! Posted 11 years ago

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Gently rounded clusters of bilaterally symmetrical pink, lavender, or purple flowers bloom atop stems with highly divided leaves. The Spanish name, Moradilla, comes from morado (“purple”) and means “little purple one.” This plant often forms brilliant displays of pink or light purple, covering acres of ground. It is a variable complex, with some plants tall and pink-flowered, others more matted and with lavender or purple flowers; the two forms are usually found in separate areas. The genus.. more

Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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Uploaded Aug 18, 2014. Captured May 25, 2014 04:04 in 2600-2652 Sudderth Drive, Lincoln National Forest, Ruidoso, NM 88345, USA.
  • NIKON D3200
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO200
  • 105mm