Roadside utility ROW
Second population I found this month.
Roadside utility ROW
I saw only a few scattered plants of this species here. Will definitely return for another look around.
Roadside utility ROW
Roadside, wooded edge. Obviously the short, wide bladed form of this species, but with all blades appearing to be fresh growth. Growing where it was possibly mowed. These pine woods were burned within the last two years, so possibly that.
Tremendous color
Roadside, wooded edge
2 butterflies at the same location, feeding on Prunella vulgaris, but I didn’t get them in the same shot. Wasn’t sure if I should have made 2 observations instead of just one with two pictures.
Roadside
Powerline right-of-way, grassy and brambly , roadside
My favorite roadside find so far this year - a genus not previously known in this county. Specifically, on a descending bank, just above the lowest, wettest part.
Roadside
Edge of crop field on ditch margin