Peruvian Primrose-Willow
Considered an invasive species in North America, the Peruvian primrose-willow was introduced into the Sunshine State and many other places around the world for its beautiful yellow four-petalled flowers. These days it is a serious problem due to how fast this tall very bush grows and how easily it spreads, outcompeting coastal native plant species in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Texas Gulf Coast. This one was photographed in the Fakahatchee Strand in Collier County, Florida.
- Copyright
- Rich Leighton
- Image Size
- 3008x2000 / 4.5MB
- Keywords
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- Contained in galleries
- Yellow Wildflowers, Onagraceae (Evening-Primroses), Yellow Wildflowers, Onagraceae (Evening-Primroses)