Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) by Rebecca Cruz

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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) by Rebecca Cruz

Photographed in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Titusville, FL.

Gaillardia pulchella, Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Common names: Indian Blanket, Firewheel, Blanket Flower.
A butterfly attracting wildflower indigenous to most of North America east of the Rockies. It thrives in full sun with dry, sandy conditions and grows from 1-3 feet in height.

Comments

Carrie Jackson...about 4 years ago

I LOVE this Rebecca!!! This is perfect to me…I love the close up flower in the foreground and the color…and instant fav!!!
Thank you so much, Carrie! These just shouted out to me from the banks of the wetlands.
– Rebecca Cruz
Urrachkabout 4 years ago

We have the same ones in Texas…! Nice shot.
mlgkatsabout 4 years ago

this is beautiful captured
Maxhamishabout 4 years ago

Super stunning…..excellent……
Melissa Hintzabout 4 years ago

Very pretty!!
AtaAlishahiabout 4 years ago

very very beautiful, perfect shot :)
daffodilabout 4 years ago

Wonderful flowers, I like their bright orange color.
June Holbrookabout 4 years ago

Gorgeous
Gail Bridgerabout 4 years ago

Beautiful picture, turned out great.
Mariaan Maritz...about 4 years ago

Excellent! Just perfect!