The lower campsites see little use compared with those closer to the community building, and in my opinion, one of them should be retired, the better to protect the colony of this somewhat rare plant growing there. It is not the only spot where they flourish, but it holds a significantly denser population. These small beauties are subject to death by footfall. If the flower stalk is broken and the plant's photosynthetic processes are disrupted, the root will die. At this stage of growth, they are difficult to see, so much care must be taken in entering the areas where they are known to occur. This photo was taken as a zoom from a picnic table, a previously scarified spot where nothing grows except the sturdiest moss.
365Caws is now in its 16th year of publication. If I am unable to post daily, I hope readers who love the natural world and fiberarts will seize those days to read the older material. Remember that this has been my journey as well, so you may find errors in my identifications of plants. I have tried to correct them as I discover them. Likewise, I have refined fiberarts techniques and have adjusted recipes, so search by tags to find the most current information. And thank you for following me!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
If You Know Where To Look
The lower campsites see little use compared with those closer to the community building, and in my opinion, one of them should be retired, the better to protect the colony of this somewhat rare plant growing there. It is not the only spot where they flourish, but it holds a significantly denser population. These small beauties are subject to death by footfall. If the flower stalk is broken and the plant's photosynthetic processes are disrupted, the root will die. At this stage of growth, they are difficult to see, so much care must be taken in entering the areas where they are known to occur. This photo was taken as a zoom from a picnic table, a previously scarified spot where nothing grows except the sturdiest moss.
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