Floss flower
Ageratum is a genus of around 60 flowering annuals and perennials from the family Asteraceae.
Fond memory - ageratum was the first plant my father gave me to grow many decades ago when I was young.
I knew them as floss flower and they reminded me of the candy floss I saw at the local fair.
Most species are native to Central America and Mexico but I learned that four are native to the United States.
The fluffy flowers are lavender-blue, pink, lilac, or white, and spread in small compound umbels. They give small, dry fruits.
Both open flowers and buds (lower right) can be seen in this image.
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Floss flower
Ageratum is a genus of around 60 flowering annuals and perennials from the family Asteraceae.
Fond memory - ageratum was the first plant my father gave me to grow many decades ago when I was young.
I knew them as floss flower and they reminded me of the candy floss I saw at the local fair.
Most species are native to Central America and Mexico but I learned that four are native to the United States.
The fluffy flowers are lavender-blue, pink, lilac, or white, and spread in small compound umbels. They give small, dry fruits.
Both open flowers and buds (lower right) can be seen in this image.
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