Category Archives: Plant portraits

What a treat to find the spring bloom of a Pink lady’s slipper (Cypripedium acaule).  This orchid has a symbiotic relationship with a particular soil fungus.  Due to the need for this soil fungus and the fact that Pink lady’s … Continue reading →

The spicy aroma of blooming Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus) flowers can fill an area during spring months.  The flowers grow singly within a pair of leaves.  Sets of leaves with their flower grow opposite each other along the bush’s branch. … Continue reading →

Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) blooms with vibrant reds and yellows during late spring months.  It’s fun to watch the changes in the flower buds from this . . . . . . to this intricate flower . . . . . … Continue reading →