Virginia buttonweed (Diodia virginiana)

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Diodia virginiana - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Duration: Annual Origination: Eastern USAEdibility: Not described as edibleStatus in Yard: Modest in front yard

Virginia buttonweed mixes in with the St. Augustine grass and a few small forbs in the front yard near the driveway. It is considered a pernicious weed by some, but it still has a very modest presence here. This photo is from August 27, 2016.
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