Hi, Dr. Hill, This plant is growing along the edge of a pond in the fall line, full sun. The photo was taken Sept. 26. […]

This is cropping up in my yard. I’m not sure what it is. It’s primarily popping up where my grass is sparse. Hi Nate, I’m […]

I keep finding new tree species in my backs wooded area. Twisty. Soft needles. Virginia pine? Hi Joanne, I think you are correct – Virginia […]

Found along the Spanish moss trail in Beaufort SC. In low country near water. Hi Albert, this is an attractive wild bean called Butterfly pea, […]

This plant is taking over my fescue pastures in Spartanburg County. Hi Mike, this grass is called common bristlegrass, Setaria glauca. There are several invasive […]

Small woodland plant found in Dupont Forest. It was in dappled shade. It is approximately 2 to 3 Inches high. It has a white vein […]

Likely a perennial, approx 3’ height or taller. Multi color blooms. Hi Al, this is Cosmos bipinnatus, usually just called Cosmos. It is an annual.  […]

What is this tiny yellow flower, blooming in bunches grown in dry, sandy soil? Hi Mary, this is one of the many species of Xyris, […]

Is this young tree in the maple family grown in sandy, loam soil? Hi Mary, actually, this is a small Sassafras tree, Sassafras albidum, which […]

Follow up with more pictures. I think persimmon. Not hairy under hand lens. Upper leaf darker than under. No berries I could see, but seem […]