What's That Field Flower? Start With the Color.
Facing a sea of wildflowers can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start? Here’s the simplest filter: Color. It’s the fastest way to narrow down your search before looking at leaf shape or petal count.
A Quick Color-Coded Starter List:
Bright Yellow: Think Dandelions, Buttercups, Birds-foot Trefoil, or Goldenrod (late summer).
Blue & Purple: Common candidates are Chicory, Cornflower, Vipers Bugloss, or Lupine.
White Clusters: Often Queen Anne’s Lace (Wild Carrot), Yarrow, or Chickweed.
Remember, color is just the first clue. Next, note the flower shape (is it a daisy, a spike, or an umbrella-like cluster?) and the leaves. This combination is key. The fastest way to move from a color guess to a positive ID? Technology. Snap a clear picture of the flower and a leaf. The AI Plant Finder acts like a digital field guide that can analyze all these details at once, turning a mystery into a name.