Thursday, July 11, 2013

Twinflower, Linnaea Borealis



Day 282: A drift of Twinflowers brings to mind a gathering of tiny faeries dancing on the forest floor, the slightest breeze setting the bell-shaped blossoms trembling on hair-like stems. The pale pink flowers are borne in pairs on Y-shaped stems arising from vining runners. Since this little beauty prefers to surround itself with dozens of its own kind, the massed effect can be breathtaking.  Like faeries, it is a creature of the forested zones, and loves cool, moist woodland areas.

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