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 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
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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