Carolina Wild-petunia - Ruellia carolinensis (J.F. Gmelin) Steudel

Carolina Wild-petunia (Ruellia carolinensis)

Carolina or Common Wild-petunia is very common in North Carolina, found in lawns and woodlands.

Durham, NC 6/12/2012.

Carolina Wild-petunia (Ruellia carolinensis)

This native wildflower is so common it's sometimes considered a lawn weed, though it is quite beautiful.

Durham, NC 6/12/2012.

All photographs and text ©2013 by Will Cook unless otherwise noted.