Summer Tiaras

Summer is at full height.  Early morning provided for several golden moments.

Morning dew provided for lovely sunlit tiaras.



Enjoy!

~ Robin 

More Winter Wildflowers

More winter wildflowers from earlier this week.  Above is a Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan).  To the left are Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master).  And below are Rumex crispus (Curly Dock).

Enjoy!

~ Robin   

Rattlesnake Master

The spiky balls of Rattlesnake Master soften as they flower white. 

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Frosted Rattlesnake Master

Early morning left a thin layer of ice edging the creek banks.  Suns first light lit sparkling crystals on the plants nearby.  This one is a Rattlesnake Master covered with nicely formed crystals.

The sun should light up the fall colors nicely today.  Bundle up and enjoy!

~ Robin

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Unusual and First Summer Flowers

The spikey ball-like flowers of the Rattlesnake Master are starting to open at the park.  They almost glow white when they are in bloom.  Although abundant at this park, it is on the State Special Concern list.  It is not recognized as being found 'native' in our park - most likely because seeded.

An Obedient Plant is growing near the creek outlet.  This is the first time I've found this plant at the park.  It is an early bloomer, usually blooming in August.

Enjoy!

~ Robin



Photos taken July 20, 2012