This Grimes Co. population is believed to represent the easternmost extent of its range. The blossoms last only a day, but here always seem to be plenty. These plants have very narrow, finely toothed leaves and are quite inconspicuous when not in flower. The plants are small, with narrow, almost needle-like leaves. The orange-eyed blossoms are nice to look at but drop their petals almost the moment they are picked.
Several plants contribute white to the landscape in early spring.
None of them has very large flowers, but sheer numbers make a beautiful display. Drummond sandwort is exceedingly common on sandy soils in East Texas in the spring. The ray florets tend to curl under as the flowers age. A member of the Mustard Family, its golden seeds can be used as a peppery spice in soups, salads, stews, and so on. As we climb the side, more interesting plants come into view.