And the procession continues!
Climbing Nightshade, Bittersweet Nightshade, Felonwort ~ Solanum dulcamara
Twinflower ~ Linnaea borealis
Spear Leaf or Lance-leaved Stonecrop ~ Sedum lanceolatum
Meadow Buttercup ~ Ranunculus acris
July 11, 2011
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Just beautiful. I am trying to remember how I know twin flower. I know I have seen it before but can’t recall where…
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Comment by kateri — July 11, 2011 @ 9:10 pm
USDA Plants does show them in your area somewhere. They do seem to like shade and hide beneath the taller brush.
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Comment by Montucky — July 11, 2011 @ 10:08 pm
We’re supposed to have the twin flower here, but I have yet to find any. Thanks for the photo!
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Comment by jomegat — July 11, 2011 @ 10:00 pm
I’ve found it strange that a plant that has a very wide distribution nationally will be found only in rather small, isolated places within a given area. These do seem to be found only in quite shady, cool locations.
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Comment by Montucky — July 11, 2011 @ 10:11 pm
I’m thinking I need to go on a scavenger hunt to see what wildflowers I can find.
Great inspiration Terry!
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Comment by Stacey Dawn — July 11, 2011 @ 10:08 pm
I think you would enjoy that Stacey! I’ve found that there is nearly always a nice surprise waiting in the wildlands.
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Comment by Montucky — July 11, 2011 @ 10:13 pm
Wow! I wonder if we have as many wildflowers here in California..
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Comment by mitambien — July 11, 2011 @ 11:04 pm
I’m not familiar with California wildflowers, but I would bet you have even more species there.
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Comment by Montucky — July 11, 2011 @ 11:42 pm
I sepecially liked the photo of the nightshade! We have most of these flowers in New England, but not the twin flower. It is beautiful. The Canada violet was also exquisite!
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Comment by Wild_Bill — July 12, 2011 @ 6:22 am
Yes, the twinflowers are pretty, although quite small. In big groups though they really show up.
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Comment by Montucky — July 12, 2011 @ 2:45 pm
Keep em coming, Montucky. It’s great to see the progression of the season in your images.
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Comment by Kim — July 12, 2011 @ 10:26 am
There are quite a few more yet to bloom. I have not been out as often as I like though, so I’ve probably missed quite a few.
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Comment by Montucky — July 12, 2011 @ 2:46 pm
Beutiful as always. Love the first one, and the buttercup.
Been seeing lots of wildflowers this trip (mostly daisies)…. going to miss that when we’re back home in TX.
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Comment by thedailyclick — July 12, 2011 @ 7:25 pm
That was supposed to be “Beautiful”! (Not easy, typing in the dark LOL)
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Comment by thedailyclick — July 12, 2011 @ 7:26 pm
I would miss the wildflowers too. I’m glad you’re having such a good trip!
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Comment by Montucky — July 12, 2011 @ 7:45 pm
love the shot of the wall of twinflowers
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Comment by silken — July 13, 2011 @ 9:08 pm
They seem to find a nice shady place they like and get very thick there.
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Comment by Montucky — July 13, 2011 @ 9:49 pm
Beautiful shots here, Montucky. You have a nice way with a camera. 🙂
We have many (but not all) of those wildflowers here in Massachusetts, though our scenery is somewhat humbler than is yours!
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Comment by littlebangtheory — July 13, 2011 @ 9:46 pm
Thanks! I find it very interesting to learn how many of the wildflowers are found in various locations. I think that could be the basis for a real study, figuring out why some are so widespread while others are not! Thank you for visiting!
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Comment by Montucky — July 13, 2011 @ 9:54 pm
Those twinflowers are very interesting. All pretty.
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Comment by Candace — July 13, 2011 @ 11:13 pm
THey are small and delicate, but very pretty will all of the greenery that surrounds them: I see them as an indicator of the health of the part of the forest where they grow.
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Comment by Montucky — July 14, 2011 @ 9:04 pm
So lovely collection of wildflowers.
I identified many of them here in Finland.
Solanum dulcamara in Finland
Linnaea borealis in Finland. I have seen many times.
Sedum lanceolatum. Not here
Ranunculus acris. Very general here.
Viola canadensis. This species is not here.
Thank You. I liked this post.
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Comment by sartenada — July 14, 2011 @ 11:29 pm
It is interesting how many of the same species are found there!
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Comment by Montucky — July 15, 2011 @ 9:38 pm
Love that patch of twinflower. Wow!
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Comment by Bo Mackison — August 3, 2011 @ 6:06 am
Twinflowers had a great year with all of the late spring rain.
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Comment by Montucky — August 3, 2011 @ 9:31 pm