Venus' Comb, Crow-needles, Shepherd's needle

Common Name(s): Venus' Comb, Crow-needles, Shepherd's needle Scientific Name: Scandix pecten-veneris Family: Apiaceae Parsley Family Flower: Tiny white irregular flowers in umbels. One petal longer than others. Leaves: Twice or three times divided. Lacy appearance Plant: 6-12" tall. Long needle-like fruits.

General Comments:

Grows sparingly along roadsides and other disturbed areas. Can be found along Braes Bayou

Unknown 012

Common Name(s): Unknown 012 Scientific Name: Unknown 012 Family: Apiaceae Parsley Family Flower: tiny 4-5 petaled white flowers in clusters. Leaves: Divided and lobed 1-3" leaves. Plant: 1-3' leafy plant with hairy stems.

General Comments:

One of many easily overlooked flowers. The foliage is more noticeable than the tiny flowers.

Unknown 023

Common Name(s): Unknown 023 Scientific Name: Unknown 023 Family: Apiaceae Parsley Family Flower: tiny white flowers form loose umbels. Leaves: Divided into a feathery lace. Plant: grows moderaterely tall

General Comments:

The flowers are almost impossible to notice on this inconspicous plant

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