Maryland Wild Senna (Senna marilandica)

A group of these lovely plants was in bloom on a dirt roadside, near the edge of a dense mixed forest and a seasonal stream. It was hard to miss the spires of bright yellow flowers! This is the first year I have seen these flowers since we have moved here, so I was so happy!

Also, check out the ants taking advantage of the nectaries!

comments (6)

Christine Young

Lion

Nice find! Is this the species with the really strong scent when leaves/flowers are crushed? Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Not that I'm aware of. They smell pleasant but I wouldn't say they are strong. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Hmm. Well, most scents are strong to me, lol. I'll have to try to figure out what I'm talking about and get back to you ;P. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Yay, I'm not the only one who thinks they are stinky:
      
      "The crushed foliage is aromatic when crushed, scent is described by some as unpleasant."
      
      https://www.floralencounters.com/Seeds/seed_detail.jsp?grow=Senna%2C+American&productid=1035 Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Interesting. I'll have to get a better sniff this year. Posted 5 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Sniff away :)
        Posted 5 years ago