{"id":105518,"date":"2023-06-03T02:59:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T08:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=105518"},"modified":"2023-06-03T03:04:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T09:04:09","slug":"purple-loosestrife-curlycup-gumweed-and-chicory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/06\/03\/purple-loosestrife-curlycup-gumweed-and-chicory\/","title":{"rendered":"Purple Loosestrife, Curlycup Gumweed and Chicory"},"content":{"rendered":"

I took these photos of Purple Loosestrife, Curlycup Gumweed, and Chicory last year while driving around Farmington Bay WMA in September.<\/p>\n

\"StandStand of Purple Loosestrife<\/span><\/p>\n

Although Purple Loosestrife<\/span><\/a> are beautiful, vibrant flowers, they are also nonnative and highly invasive.<\/p>\n

\"PurplePurple Loosestrife and a bee<\/span><\/p>\n

As much as bees like the flowers I know that Purple Loosestrife has become a significant concern due to its ability to outcompete native plant species in wetland ecosystems. It forms dense stands, reducing the diversity and abundance of native vegetation. This negatively impacts habitat for wildlife, as well as the overall ecological balance.<\/p>\n

\"NonnativeNonnative Purple Loosestrife<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to its invasiveness, purple loosestrife is considered a noxious weed in many jurisdictions. It is illegal to sell, propagate, or transport purple loosestrife in some regions to prevent its spread and protect native ecosystems.<\/p>\n

It is important to note that while purple loosestrife is a problematic invasive species, it is essential to rely on locally specific information and guidelines for its management, as regulations and control strategies can vary by region.<\/p>\n

\"CurlycupCurlycup Gumweed in bloom<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike Purple Loosestrife, Curlycup Gumweed<\/span><\/a> is native to northern Utah. In northern Utah, Curlycup Gumweed can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including dry slopes, open meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields. It is a hardy plant that is well-adapted to arid conditions and can tolerate a range of soil types. Its ability to grow in disturbed areas makes it a common sight along roads and trails.<\/p>\n

\"FloweringFlowering Curlycup Gumweed<\/span><\/p>\n

One notable characteristic of Curlycup Gumweed is its leaves, which are covered in glandular hairs that produce a sticky resin. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a curly or wavy appearance, giving the plant its common name. These sticky leaves serve as a defense mechanism against herbivores and help to reduce water loss through transpiration.<\/p>\n

\"ChicoryChicory blossom at Farmington Bay<\/span><\/p>\n

Chicory is a herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, but it has been naturalized in various regions around the world, including parts of North America.<\/p>\n

\"ChicoryChicory in bloom<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0In northern Utah, chicory can be found growing in the wild and is also cultivated for various purposes.<\/p>\n

\"ChicoryChicory blossoms<\/span><\/p>\n

Chicory<\/span><\/a>, although not native to North America, is not considered invasive in most regions. In northern Utah, it generally coexists with other native and introduced plant species without causing significant ecological disruptions.<\/p>\n

Native or nonnative, I find myself drawn to photographing the flowers that I see during their blooming season.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a><\/span> to see more of my wildflower, shrub and tree photos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I took these photos of Purple Loosestrife, Curlycup Gumweed, and Chicory last year while driving around Farmington Bay WMA in September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":105503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13585,13584,1022,697,13198,26],"tags":[6098,6557,7353,7155,13213,13214,13215,6804,6518,2217,6805,686,4669,13197,13195,4094,4302,462,6853,5064,13196,5070,2315,4095,4307,5063],"class_list":["post-105518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chicory","category-curlycup-gumweed","category-davis-county-utah","category-farmington-bay-wma","category-purple-loosestrife","category-utah","tag-blooming","tag-blooms","tag-blossoms","tag-blue-wildflowers","tag-chicory","tag-cichorium-intybus","tag-common-chicory","tag-curlycup-gumweed","tag-flowering","tag-flowers","tag-grindelia-squarrosa","tag-introduced","tag-invasive","tag-loosestrife","tag-lythrum-salicaria","tag-marsh","tag-native","tag-non-native","tag-nonnative","tag-pink-wildflowers","tag-purple-loosestrife","tag-purple-wildflowers","tag-summer-3","tag-wetlands","tag-wildflowers","tag-yellow-wildflowers"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/purple-loosestrife-blooming-mia-mcpherson-6625.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p11Mom-rrU","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":109093,"url":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2022\/12\/29\/wildflowers-i-photographed-in-2022\/","url_meta":{"origin":105518,"position":0},"title":"Wildflowers I Photographed In 2022","author":"Mia McPherson","date":"December 29, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"This morning I wanted to share some of the wildflowers I photographed in 2022. 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