Overlooked beauty: Blue toadflax
So many of our wildflowers are relatively small and easily overlooked; blue toadflax (Nuttallanthus canadensis) is one of these. Common in “waste places”, sandy areas and the sides of roads, this little beauty is native to Canada and the eastern United States. Although the plant itself is typically a foot or two tall, its thin stem, narrow leaves, and tiny flowers (each only ~1/4 long), cause this wildflower to be easily overlooked. Next time you take a walk, give yourself…