Some images of June’s flora… What have you seen? Read the rest of this entry »
Posts Tagged ‘Lotus’
Avian Arrivals and Some Flowers.
April 26th, 2010Returning this week (4/17-4/24) from points south were Chimney Swift, Gray Catbird, Wood Thrush, House Wren and White-eyed Vireo, all locally nesting birds. The female Belted Kingfisher has once again made herself scarce, presumably sitting on eggs. I briefly saw the male on Friday, 23 April. Black Locust is in bloom as is Old Man’s [...] Read the rest of this entry »
There are 4 comments on this journal entry. Join the conversation.
Early Fall Colors
October 6th, 2009Sycamore’s white upper bark stands out against the clear blue skies of fall. This tall hardwood does especially well near water. Look up and enjoy the view as you stroll the outdoor exhibit areas of the Museum. The deep purple berries of Pokeweed are quickly disappearing, leaving only the magenta stems of the plant to [...] Read the rest of this entry »
There are no comments on this journal entry. Start the conversation.
Summer Mode
July 15th, 2009Although a few flowers linger, the Lotus in the Wetlands has all but gone by. What you’ll see when you pass the Wetlands as you leave the Wolf Enclosure on your way to the Lemur House is numerous seed heads sticking up above the large leaves of the plants, still an impressive sight. In Catch [...] Read the rest of this entry »
There are no comments on this journal entry. Start the conversation.
Early June Color
June 15th, 2009Rudbeckia, or Black-eyed Susan, with its showy multi-rayed yellow-orange flowers, is currently the most abundant flower in Catch the Wind. Mixed in with the Rudbeckia, look for the flowers of Butterfly Weed (Asclepia tuberosa), a favorite of many butterflies and other insects. Elsewhere around the Explore the Wild/Catch the Wind loop Daisy Fleabane, Queen Anne’s [...] Read the rest of this entry »
There are no comments on this journal entry. Start the conversation.
There are 4 comments on this journal entry. Join the conversation.