Showy Tarweed (Set 1 of 3): The 153rd Flower of Spring & Summer!

This flower is also called Autumn Tarweed because it peaks during September and early Ocbober. I found the first one at the beginning of June and there are still small blossoms now in November! As you can see, this sticky, stinky flower is extremely beautiful in all its stages, and transmits lights in a very breathtaking way. I took so many pictures that I've decided to devote my three entries to them, each with sub-photos to look at. I hope you like them and visit my other two entries! I would be interested to know which is your favorite (if any!)

(Please see my other two entries today to see more views of this elegant beauty!)

I am behind in my commenting, and I apologize about that. The moment I got back from SF, there was so much to do, and now we have a new project to begin. I will do my best to catch up on my comments before posting any more images after this set. Thanks so much for your patience, comments and favorites!!! I really miss your photostreams and can't wait to visit!!