Friday, April 9, 2010

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Zimmerman Farm's wildflowers, growing along the creek bottom:

Hepatica! There were clumps of blue, purple and white flowers. The old leaves from last year are a dark burgundy color and deeply lobed.

Dutchman's Breeches! They were growing in patches all over, with their wispy, light green leaves and beautiful flowers that look like little pants hanging out to dry on the line.

Bloodroot! There were only a few of these, but the bright white flowers always stand out. If you break off the stem or dig up the root and break it, you'll see where the name comes from. It's amazing to watch the root pores leak the red liquid.

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