4.15.13

 Ephemeral wildflowers are like the cool, dry days of Spring: they only last for a little while, so we need to get out and enjoy them while they last. This group of woodland plants sprout before the leaves on the trees emerge, quickly bloom and produce seeds, and as the trees begin to block the sun, and the weather warms up, they disappear for another year. The fleeting beauty is somehow made more special by its brevity, and at this time of year there are many groups exploring the wonders of our native woods. I joined one of them last week for a trip to the Nine Times Heritage Preserve, where we saw bloodroot, foamflower, trillium, trout lily, and much, much more! 

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