Sunday, May 30, 2010

Orange Honeysuckle, Lonicera ciliosa

This climbing vine has trumpet shaped flowers that are visited by Hummingbirds.

Closeup of a group of flowers

Side-view of buds that will be opening soon.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Wild Ginger, Asarum caudatum

This plant has unique flowers and lives in shady, moist areas.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

White Clover, Trifolium repens

The leaves and flowers of this plant are favorites of the wild rabbits in the area.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Leafy Mitrewort, Mitella caulescens

Growing in moist shady forests, this Mitrewort flowers from the top down. There was a slight breeze when I took the picture this morning and I was concentrating on getting the flowers in focus and didn't notice the aphid until afterward.