Category Archives: Plant portraits

The beautiful purple flowers of Venus’ looking glass (Triodanis perfoliata) catch the eye — even if they are quite small.  This annual plant grows throughout North America.  Let’s look at some of the growing phases of this plant. To learn … Continue reading →

With its white blooms during the summer and its brilliant red leaves during the fall, Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) captivates and fascinates.  This tree is common throughout the southeastern portion of North America.  Here are some typical characteristics of the tree: … Continue reading →

The above photo shows two favorite early spring blooming flowers:  Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) and Carolina spring beauty (Claytonia caroliniana).  Bloodroot grows in the central and eastern portions of North America. Early within its life cycle each spring, the Bloodroot plant … Continue reading →