bluebead lily
tread lightly... This past fall I made the decision to keep a wider eye open to the nature in my own backyard. Now that Spring is in full bloom here, I am so happy I did. I am amazed at the variety of wildflowers that are growing just a few feet outside my front door. It is a cold and rainy morning, but I plopped on my Wellingtons and went out with my trusty camera to see what's new in the woods.
Hiding behind a pile of old, cut timber was a cluster these delicate, yellow, lily-like flowers. After a little research, I learned that these beauties are called Bluebead Lilies.
lily of the valley (left) and canada mayflower (right)
The first flowers of my Lily of the Valley have opened. Soon there will be enough to cut a small bouquet for my windowsill. I finally was able to find the name of this one wildflower that is quite the prolific bloomer in my woods. It is the Canada Mayflower.
starflower (left) and smooth solomon's seal (right)
Starflowers form a cheery blanket around the bases of our birch. A new discovery was that I have Smooth Solomon's Seal growing along on of our woodland pathways. This plant will always bring back memories of my parent's farmhouse. And what woodland wildflower surprise would be complete without the ethereal Pink Lady Slipper?
pink lady's slipper
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