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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Orange Jewel Weed: A disguised beauty

The beauty of native flowers: weed flowers! Our current landscape around parks and homes are dominated by cultivated and imported flowers. All the beautiful native flowers are labelled as weeds. A closer look at this weed flower reveals its amazing details and hidden beauty.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2021
Date Uploaded: 09.2021
Photo Location: Berrien Center, Michigan, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-9M2
Copyright: © Mallikarjun Patta