Elderberry, Sambucus 
Musk Thistle, Carduus nutans 
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca 
Wild Salsify, Salsifies 
Wild Mustard, Sinapis arvensis 
Chicory, Cichorium intybus 
Sumac, Rhus variety (Staghorn) 
Birdsfoot Trefoil, Lotus corniculatus 
Kalm’s Bromegrass 
Hoary Vervain, Verbena stricta 
Brome grass (Bromus) 
Giant Foxtail, Setaria faberi 
Red Clover, Trifolium pratense 
Poison Hemlock, Conium maculatum 
Common Ironweed, Vernonia fasciulata 
Wild Bergamot, Monardo fistulosa (Wild Beebalm) 
Partridge Pea, Chamaecrista fasciculate 
Elderberry, Sambucus 
Elderberry, Sambucus 
Morning Glory
Have you visited the group “Flora of Iowa” on facebook? I posted your link there today for my friends to enjoy. I love getting the word out about our park in Fremont County. — Mary Howery
Thanks so much for the tip, Mary! I’ll be sure to check out the Flora of Iowa group – I’d love to tap their expertise and see if they can help me identify a few upcoming specimens!
neat idea if i go to Ames this summer I will be sure to look at the ditches I am a friend of Amanda T