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| habit, showing leaves and flowers--Phlox roemeriana is a low-growing Spring-flowering annual | corolla closeup--Phlox roemeriana is called "goldeneye phlox" because of the yellow center. The pinkish purple lines pointing to the corolla tube are called nectar guides. Only an insect with a very long and narrow proboscis (such as butterflies and moths) could pollinate this flower. |
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| flower in side view--the calyx lobes are narrow and pointed (and very hairy too!) | habit again--without the flowers, it would be difficult to spot the phlox! |
