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Questions and Answers: 2018

Question: Taken July 12 in West Bridgewater, MA, couldn't ID

  • Question

    Taken July 12 in West Bridgewater, MA, couldn't ID

    Answer

    Dear massecology, you've photographed what appears to be Mirabilis nyctaginea (heart-leaved umbrella-wort), a member of the Nyctaginaceae. This plant is the most commonly observed member of the genus in New England. Best wishes.