Florida Snowweed (Pusley)
Apparently there are four species of pusleys in Florida, and none listed in any of my six flower field guides. My information about them comes from internet postings by the U of Florida and by companies interested in killing pusleys.
Pusleys evidently are a scourge in gardens and lawns, quickly spreading, and considered weeds.
Although the flowers are small, this species is named Large Flower Pusley (the other pusley species have tiny flowers). When blooming en masse in Florida late winter/early spring, they are called Florida Snowweed because they may carpet a lawn or field and resemble snow.
(The picture in the first comment below or in the next post show a closeup of the pretty pale lavender-colored Large Flower Pusley).
Florida Snowweed (Pusley)
Apparently there are four species of pusleys in Florida, and none listed in any of my six flower field guides. My information about them comes from internet postings by the U of Florida and by companies interested in killing pusleys.
Pusleys evidently are a scourge in gardens and lawns, quickly spreading, and considered weeds.
Although the flowers are small, this species is named Large Flower Pusley (the other pusley species have tiny flowers). When blooming en masse in Florida late winter/early spring, they are called Florida Snowweed because they may carpet a lawn or field and resemble snow.
(The picture in the first comment below or in the next post show a closeup of the pretty pale lavender-colored Large Flower Pusley).