A few flowers appeared to have 5 pointed incurved petals. Parasitizing Euphorbia corollata.
This grouping was within the overall population monitored; refer to: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177197324
Known sub population.
Relocated previously known outlier cluster of individuals (~12) towards northwest along with smaller cluster just southeast of 2022 searched area. Map available on hard copy data form.
Common Eastern Bumblebee observed pollinating a couple of individuals.
Hand clipped small brush nearby in 2022 during growing season to reduce shade. Plan to remove additional brush this coming winter.
Known sub pop. Five in bud, ranging from <12 inches in height to 30 inches
North group: 10 (including 1in bud) with 2 clumps towards SSW a meter plus. 1 NNE 2.25m from center north (1.25 from edge)
13 total in this grouping
Center group: 5 (including 1in bud) with 1 additional single leaf towards southwest by 0.7m. 1 west of group 1.2m.
7 total in this grouping.
Single 1 between the south and middle grouping (previously covered by brush two years back) in bud
South group: 13 (and 4 seedlings) in a 1.75m E/W by <1 m N/S area.
plus 3 (1 in bud towards NNE 1.3m
and 1 NNW 1.5m.),
1 existing towards ENW 1.5m.
18 total in this south grouping.
In 2022, 3 flowering plants were observed in same location but appear to be past peak.