Dan Vining
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Apr 11 2013
Golden Ragwort
Found in the Vining backyard near a sink-hole. What symmetry! It appears to be Golden Ragwort [Packera aurea], from the Aster (Asteraceae) family. According to the USDA, it blooms in March-April. USDA Plants Listing: Packera aurea
Apr 10 2013
St. Anthony’s Turnip or Bulbous Buttercup
This flower was found around the back on the Fletcher Plant. It appears to be St. Anthony’s Turnip or Bulbous Buttercup [Ranunculus bulbosus], from the Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. Found on pages 366-367 of Wildflowers of the Carolinas. USDA Plants Listing: Ranunculus bulbosus
Apr 03 2013
Nlaka’pamux Artifacts
The Nlaka’pamux native peoples of British Columbia are also known as the Thompson People: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thompson_people
Mar 16 2013
Purple Deadnettle
These photos of Purple Deadnettle [Lamium purpureum] where taken at Fletcher Park on 16 March 2013. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 86-87, says it’s a member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family that blooms Spring to Fall on roadsides and in waste places. It does have a square stem. USDA Plant Listing: Lamium purpureum Purple Deadnettle – …
Mar 16 2013
Early Common Dandelion
The most prevalent of wildflowers, the Common Dandelion [Taraxacum officinale] is a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family. It is found on pages 368-369 of Wildflowers of the Carolinas. “In French, dent-de-lion refers to the toothed leaves, which resemble the teeth of a lion.” These early Dandelions were found in the fields at Fletcher Park …
Feb 03 2013
Madder
According to Rebecca Burgess’ Harvesting Color, page 162: If havesting fresh madder, the root must be three years old to produce strong reds. Madder [Rubia tictorum], or Common Madder, is a member of the Madder (Rubiaceae) family. The live plants in the photos are being grown on our back porch. Alum is used a mordant …
Nov 12 2012
Pottery Stones
From a gallery found during the River Arts Studio Stroll 2012, November 9th: Melissa Nelson
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