Apr 11 2015
Mayapple or Mandrake [Podophyllum peltatum] found on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near the Folk Art Center on 11 April 2015. It’s a member of the Bayberry (Berberidaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 354-355, says that it’s found in rich woods and pastures in Spring. USDA Plants Listing: Podophyllum peltatum
Apr 11 2015
Wild Oats or Sessileleaf Bellwort [Uvularia sessilifolia] found on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near the Folk Art Center on 11 April 2015. It’s a member of the Lily (Liliaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 340-341, says that it’s common in woods and thickets in Spring. It has a clasping leaf that is not pierced by the …
Mar 26 2015
Toadshade [Trillium sessile] found on Troy Hill Circle, Fletcher, North Carolina on 26 & 28 March 2015. It’s a member of the Lily (Liliaceae) family that blooms in spring. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 124-125, states it grows in rich woods, and lists an alternate name of Toad Trillium. The mottling on the leaves is like …
Mar 23 2015
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 [[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 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 [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
