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Woad in bloom
Posted by laura bellel on May 09, 2017 | Add new comment
The woad plants are in full bloom. The masses of flowers are as bright as sunlight. To me they smell like honey.
Woad is bold in every stage. The large seeds are colorful, with hints of purple and green.
Woad seeds
Happy volunteer
Top-heavy with yellow
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