Purple, Past and Present

Canada Thistle Photo by Daniel X. O'Neil

Bee Balm Photo by stpaulgirl

What: The once ubiquitous thistle flowers (probably Canada thistle) have nearly all gone to down and the bee balm is now in bloom. All the while, the crown vetch persists.
Where: General observations of urban landscapes (Bee balm noticed in Loring Park, at the edge of the wetland area; thistle flowers in road medians and along the edge of Loring Park's pond; crown vetch along the highways)
Observer: Abbie
Date/Time: Monday, July 25, 12:30 pm
Conditions: Inconstant and colorful