Category Archives: Plant portraits

Red maple (Acer rubrum) is a widely distributed species of maple from northern latitudes through southern latitudes in the eastern and central regions of the United States. Its leaves grow in pairs, in an opposite and decussate arrangement along the … Continue reading →

One of spring’s beautiful flowers in the moist woods of eastern and central North America is the Showy orchis (Galearis spectabilis). This perennial plant’s pink-lavender-purple and white flowers clearly designate it as an orchid. If you know where to look, … Continue reading →

Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) has incredibly beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers with red and yellow hues.  The native vine grows in eastern and central regions of North America.  This first image is a closeup view of the reproductive portions of the flower … Continue reading →