Monday, 3 May 2021
The Monday Morning Hikers went to the northern end of the Jackson River Scenic Trail this week. We hoped we'd still be able to see late spring wildflowers, and the trail did not disappoint.
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| Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) |
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| Another patch of columbine. |
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| Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is one of my favorites. It is well-camouflaged and easily overlooked. |
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| Large-flowered trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) was found in large patches along the trail. Most commonly the flower is white. There is some disagreement among experts whether the pink flowers are just a variation or are formerly white flowers that turned pink after pollination or as the flowers age. |
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| Viburnum nudum is a small tree in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). It is also known as "possumhaw" or "witherod". These were once considered to be two separate species, but have now been collapsed into a single species. |
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| A closer look at the Viburnum flower. |
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| Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) has distinctive glossy heart-shaped leaves. |
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| The flower of wild ginger requires a deep look underneath the leaves for a purple-to-brown cup tucked away on the forest floor. |
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