Tag Archives: native species
09.09.2018 Greater Fringed Gentian Buds
Hard to believe it’s that time of year already. Not quite foliage time but I have seen changes starting, especially on some maples, already and this morning we actually have a chill in the air. I could see my breath … Continue reading
07.30.16 White Water Lily
July has flown by. So much has been going on in general and with Bentley in particular. The adoption became official last Sunday when we signed the papers after spending the month as fosters. He has settled in very well … Continue reading
07.12.2016 A piece of the puzzle
The puzzle is the wide expanse of what makes up our world. Sometimes larger than life in our limited human experience and sometimes much smaller than our imagination can conjure. In between can be found many levels for observation as … Continue reading
07.10.2016 Steve and the Giant Purple Pitcher Plant
We’ve needed rain and got a little this morning while I was at Hawley Bog. Very little. But that didn’t stop me from getting soaked. The bushes and tall grass were leaning over the boardwalk and heavy with the mist/drizzle … Continue reading
06.22.2016 Smaller Forget-me-not
Smaller Forget-me-not (Mysotis laxa), is one of seven species of Mysotis found in New England, only two of which are native.
09.22.2015 Another Fringed Gentian Bud
Another from a couple of weekends ago. I headed out in the late afternoon when I thought the Fringed Gentian would be open as it needs sunshine. Of course, it wasn’t sunny in the face of imminent rain…which, by the … Continue reading
09.18.2015 Stout Goldenrod
That’s the name in my old dog-eared Peterson’s guide. But things change and this is now known as Squarrose Goldenrod reflecting the latin- Solidago squarrosa. Goldenrods are a genus I haven’t really spent much time keying before, so this had … Continue reading
09.02.2015 Spotted Touch-me-not
These are always a delight as summer wears on. They bob around in the slightest hint of a breeze which means that one has to be careful when photographing them. Even the bit of warmth coming from our bodies on … Continue reading
08.26.2015 Fern-leaved False Foxglove
One of the wildflowers I look for annually during a Quabbin Park ride around is this lovely native yellow flower (Aureolaria pedicularia) that often exhibits a bushy growth which can reach about 3 feet in height. Happy Humpday folks. We … Continue reading
07.21.2015 Post D
I had a very slow start in my blogging with just the occasional post and sometimes went a few weeks or more without one. Obviously I haven’t had a problem posting lately. Quite a flurry from me. I have made … Continue reading
