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Dogwood Blossoms

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We usually remember the dogwood blossoms as showy flowers with white petals. But that is not how they start out. When they first emerge they are green. The little green balls in the center seem overpowering in their presence, and … Continue reading

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Chokecherry Flowers

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A cluster of flowers hangs down from a limb. You look up. They’re so beautiful, with a perfectly round, deep-set yellow center, and a white stigma like a dot sticking out.  The symmetry in each blossom is so perfect, you … Continue reading

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Rue Anemone

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At first, I misidentified this plant as liverleaf. The name liverleaf did not seem nearly as beautiful as these delicate little wildflowers that grow in my woods, so I was pleased to find out that is not what they are called … Continue reading

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Native Wood Violet

The first time I saw a native wood violet, it did not look like a violet to me. I thought it was more like a miniature iris.   It had sprung up from the unmown lawn, and I could not … Continue reading

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Creeping Phlox

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On my property there are two kinds of phlox, tall phlox and creeping phlox. The creeping phlox blooms early and comes in two varieties.   The dark pink variety blooms first and also fades sooner. The light blue variety is … Continue reading

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