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Sabatia stellaris
5-petal pinkish purple flower with a thin stem and almost no leaves. Second photo shows a pink, 4-petal flower with yellow markings outlined in red at the base of each petal.
Grassy area near freshwater retention areas at Orlando Wetlands Park
Yes, it's normal...S. stellaris have reduced leaves, flowers are usually pink (can be white colored) with vivid yellow star-like markings at the base of petals
Is it normal for Sabatia stellaris to now have the markings at the base of petals? The photos I could find online seemed all have them.
Spotted on Apr 25, 2014
Submitted on Apr 26, 2014
