Compass Plant
by Rick Rauzi
Title
Compass Plant
Artist
Rick Rauzi
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
I took this image of a Compass Plant in the tall grass prairie at Neil smith Wildlife Refuge. The common name derives from the belief by pioneers that the leaves of Compass Plant pointed in a north-south direction. While this is probably true more often than not, it is not always reliable. The resin was used by Indian children as a chewing gum. With its imposing heighth, interesting leaves, and abundant yellow flowers, Compass Plant is an extraordinary plant. No tallgrass prairie is complete without a sizeable population of them.
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July 8th, 2012
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