When I photographed this wildflower in Idaho I identified it a Calochortus eurycarpus, White Mariposa Lily. I now think that was an incorrect ID; I believe this is Calochortus bruneaunis – Bruneau Mariposa Lily. Read on for an explanation of how I changed my mind…
Bruneau Mariposa Lily- Calochortus bruneaunis
Kudzu, a non-native, invasive species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (01/09/2011.) Scientific name is Pueraria montana. It’s also known by the common names Kudzu-vine, Foot-a-Night Vine, and Vine that ate the South. Photo below was taken in Walker County, GA on September 16, 2010.
Kudzu - Pueraria montana
Low-Hop, a non-native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (01/04/2011.) Scientific name is Trifolium campestre. It’s also known by the common names Field Clover, Large Hop Clover, and Hop Trefoil. Photo below was taken at Reed Branch Wet Meadow Preserve, Towns County, GA on April 30, 2010.
Low-Hop Clover, Field Clover, Large Hop Clover, Hop Trefoil – Trifolium campestre
Native Plant of the Day 12/22/2010
Photo from March 2010. Location: The Pocket, Walker County, GA.. While Hepatica blossoms are most commonly white, they also will be found in pink, and various shades of blue.
Sharp-lobed Hepatica (Blue) for more photos / information go to the Hepatica nobilis detail page.
Sharp-lobed Hepatica – Hepatica nobilis
The Black-Billed Magpie, Pica hudsonia, is a common bird in the west. However, since we don’t have them in the east, I always enjoy observing this member of the crow family (Corvidae) while we’re in Boise. Aside from the black and white color, one of the eye-catching features of this bird while in flight is the long scissor-like tail.
Native Plant of the Day 12/18/2010
Photo from Feb 2009. Location: The Pocket, Walker County, GA..
Bloodroot (bud) for more photos / information go to the Sanguinaria canadensis detail page.
Bloodroot – Sanguinaria canadensis
On one of my drives up Bogus Basin Road this American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) sat in this tree for me while I got my camera out, changed to my long lens, and took a series of photos. He was still hitting there when I headed on up the mountain.
Native Plant of the Day 12/14/2010
Photo from Feb 2009. Location: The Pocket, Walker County, GA
Wild Hydrangea (Winter) – for more photos / information go to the Hydrangea arborescens detail page.
Wild Hydrangea - Hydrangea arborescens
Oakleaf Hydrangea, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (11/27/2010.) Scientific name is Hydrangea quercifolia. It is the state wildflower of Alabama. Photo below was taken Reflection Riding in Hamilton County, TN on Aug 28, 2010.
Oakleaf Hydrangea – Hydrangea quercifolia
Tulip Poplar, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (11/26/2010.) Scientific name is Liriodendron tulipifera. It is also known by the common names Yellow Poplar, Tuliptree, and Tulip Magnolia. Photo below was taken The Pocket at Pigeon Mountain in Walker County, GA on May 13, 2008.
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar, Tuliptree, Tulip Magnolia - Liriodendron tulipifera