Other common names:
Common Meadow Beauty, Deergrass Other scientific names: Rhexia latifolia Family: Meadow-beauty Family (Melastomataceae) Similar species: •
Great Hairy Willow Herb (Epilobium hirsutum) - Has a cross in the center of the flower; stamens not yellow. Flowers: Summer; Blue/Violet; 4 parts (petals) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 160 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: virginica: of Virginia; Virginian For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Photograph by Kim Sayers
Meadow Beauty flowers have 8 conspicuous yellow stamens.
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