Saturday, July 2, 2011

Butter and Eggs

Linaria vulgaris, better known as butter and eggs are a member of the figwort family and an invasive species that originated from Europe.

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  1. This far north, they mostly just 'clutter' the immediate roadsides. They are so pretty! Bright and cheery. I love them. ~karen

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  2. Unusual flower for me. They look a bit like Antirrhinums.

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  3. indeed, they look like butter and eggs.:p a delightful flower.

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  4. These are beautiful and unique.


    My entry.

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  5. I can see why they are also known as butter and eggs. Such a pretty little wildflower!

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