Category Archives: Plant portraits

Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) grows in many regions of North America — as an import from Europe.  It is most evident during late winter and early spring months. Here’s an example of the leaves which grow at the base of … Continue reading →

Lyre-leaved sage (Salvia lyrata) is a perennial which blooms in the spring.  Its flowers are tubular, with upper and lower lips, and slightly protruding stamens. As a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) family, Lyre-leaved sage develops nutlets within its protective … Continue reading →

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) provides an evergreen ground cover enjoyable in all seasons of the year.  During spring and summer it sends up new shoots of red leaves. Wintergreen’s red berries mature in the fall and remain on the plant through … Continue reading →