Dan Vining
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Mar 23 2015
Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot [Tussilago farfara] found on Troy Hill Circle, Fletcher, North Carolina on 23 March 2015. It’s a member of the Aster (Asteraceae or Compositae) family that blooms in early Spring. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 358-359, states it grows in damp soil of streamsides, banks, and waste places. It was introduced from Europe and now has …
Mar 16 2015
Daffodil
Daffodil [[Narcissus L.] photos taken at the Electronic Office on 16 March 2015. It’s cultivated flower that’s a member of the Lily (Liliaceae) family. The flowers were blooming around an old dwelling site. USDA Plants Listing: Narcissus L.
Mar 16 2015
Crocus
Crocus [Crocus L.] photos taken at the Electronic Office on 16 March 2015. It’s a cultivated flower that’s a member of the Iris (Iridaceae) family. It can appear to be a wildflower because it will appear in the middle of lawns or abandoned dwelling places. USDA Plants Listing: Crocus
Mar 16 2015
Red Maple Tree
Red Maple [Acer rubrum] tree photos taken at Carl Sandburg Home and at the Electronic Office on 15-16 March 2015. The flowers come out before the leaves are formed. USDA Plants Listing: Acer rubrum
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