Hawkweed by GBCalls

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jun 04, 2010

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Hi Everyone, here is what we used to call indian paintbrush or some would name it devils paintbrush. The flowers are more commonly red or yellow- this color phase was in the midst of a hillside of them. Thanks to all who take time to look and comments are appreciated. Best viewed full size. -GB- The following is from the CT botanical site: Orange Hawkweed (Devil's Paintbrush) Hieracium aurantiacum (Pilosella aurantiaca) â�¢ Family: Aster (Asteraceae) â�¢ Habitat: fields, roadsides â�¢ Height: 8-24 inches â�¢ Flower size: head is 3/4 inch across â�¢ Flower color: orange â�¢ Flowering time: June to August â�¢ Origin: Europe

Comments (10)

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kgb224

6:08AM | Fri, 04 June 2010

A tack sharp capture and an immediate favorite.

lucindawind

6:17AM | Fri, 04 June 2010

excellent shot .. so simple and lovely

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debbielove

7:27AM | Fri, 04 June 2010

Its always surprising that even 'weeds' are pretty when seen close up.. Great picture.. Well taken. Rob

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MOSKETON

8:25AM | Fri, 04 June 2010

PRECIOSA IMAGEN.

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mimda

11:06AM | Fri, 04 June 2010

Thats for that photo...now I can explain what I remember as an indian paint brush rather than what the people here in Wyoming call the Indian Paint brush!

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