Unemployment has given me the gift of time. I can stop and admire the collection of wildflowers on the roadside, which I give you here. All of these photos were taken in the last few days around Petersburgh, New York, on the border of Massachusetts and Vermont. Enjoy these ten beauties. 

Purple-flowering Raspberry. Mostly in New England mountains and Minnesota. Leaves are maple-like.

 Cow Vetch is not native to America. It is a vine and can be a bother. However, this bubble bee doesn't think so.

Birdsfoot Trefoil. This bright flower is from Europe also. It is low to the ground and is all over our area right now. 

 Bittersweet Nightshade. Another European. According to my wildflower guide, it was used in England to counteract witchcraft. Don't eat many of the berries as they could make you sick.

White Clover. Also not native. If you stop to look at this flower, it is simply gorgeous.

Red Clover. It looks pink or purple, however. It was introduced to the U.S. for its nitrogen and is used to improve soil fertility. 

Daisy Fleabane. This is one of many blooms on a tall plant. According to my guide, the common name fleabane is from the belief that the dried flower could get rid of fleas in a house. If you try it, let me know if it works.

 Cow Vetch or Axseed. Also from Europe. This also adds nitrogen to the soil, as do all flowers in the pea family.

 In the center is Viper's Bugloss or Blueweed. This is a tall, showy stalk. Here it is surrounded by Oxeye Daisies. "Bugloss" means ox tongue.  

White Campion. Another one from Europe. Opens in the evening.