I really can't believe that it is the first day of May. April flew by full of life (including a new baby in my family), hiking, exploring and living well. We have gone from snow and ice to Trout lilies and tadpoles.
Blue Cohosh. This plant root is used primarily for menstruation issues and to induce labor. It can also be used for nervous disorders and as an antispasmodic (for intestinal troubles). This picture was taken in early April, and I think that the plant should be flowering... now I just need to find it again.
These Elderberry buds were photographed 2 weeks ago. I returned to the spot where I saw them yesterday took the following pictures..
Elderberry, by the way, other than being fun to eat and good for jelly and wine, is a great insect repellent.
lichen
Hadley Fire Tower
Hobblebush two weeks ago...
A Hobblebush flower bud cluster taken yesterday
Fiddleheads ready to spring in to action
The strange fuzzy purple plant from my last blog post turned out to be this beautiful Hepatica flower! It's most popular uses include liver problems, Jaundice and lung and breathing problems.
Mayapples
Bloodroot is so beautiful, I can't resist taking more pictures!
Trillium
Yellow Violet
Wild Oats (Sessile Bellwort)
the tiniest Jack In the Pulpit I have ever seen
The swamp in April
The progression of the wood frog's eggs - the tadpoles are getting ready to hatch as they squirm around in their transparent eggs
Horsetail
Trout Lilies
Spring Beauties (these produce edible tubers)
germinating acorns (Red Oak)
a little Green Heron visited the pond behind my apartment today
(click on the pictures and then "zoom in" for a better view - she is pretty cool)
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