Flora 2
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Canada Violets |
Shot in the woods of Potter County, Pennsylvania. I had this picture titled Anemones in my Webshots album until my Wildlife Biologist son questioned it. So I took a closer look at my picture and identified it. Thank you, Jeff! Photo by Lila Nikon Potter County, Pa. Floppy Disk / Photo Lab April, 2000 |
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anemone. My wildflower book says it is easily cultivated in wildflower
gardens, as a matter of fact I brought this plant from the woods to plant in
my little "piece" of a forest. We live on the edge of town but our
3/4 acre yard includes about 30 feet of woods, I have a little bench and a
spot for a fire back there. I take my kitties for a walk and sit out there
while they hunt for chipmunks and mice. I've planted some of my favorite
wildflowers out there.
Photo by Lila Kodak DC 290 Armstrong County, Pa. May, 2001 |
Rue Anemone |
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Trout Lily |
The Trout Lily is also known as "Dogtooth Violet" is one of eastern North America's most common wildflowers. The brown mottled leaf resembles the markings of a brook or brown trout, thus the name "Trout Lily". I prefer that name since we always see this flower when we are on a trout fishing trip. The "Dogtooth Violet" name refers to the shape of the bulb. You can't get very far into the woods without spotting one of these in the spring.
Photo by Lila Kodak DC 290 Potter County, Pa. April, 2001 |
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Purple Trillium |
This is one of the most common eastern Trilliums. The
petals and leaves are arranged in 3's or multiples of 3. It has an unpleasant
scent which attracts carrion flies who pollinate the flowers. When I
snapped this one I used the flash even though it was bright sun to pick
up more detail of the flower. (A close-up tip I read about) The flower
looks great but I think the ground cover and leaves are too bright. I
think that happened because I set the camera on a steep angle below the
flower.
Photo by Lila Kodak DC 290 Potter County, Pa. April, 2001 |
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