Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Family: Polemoniaceae

This flower is a cultivated form of the Garden Phlox, which is normally a magenta pink color with leaves of different venation.  This particular invasive flower can be found outside of the James Cancer Research Hospital.  It has opposite leaves of pinnate venation with 5 regular parts.  The leaves are very shiny with entire margins.