#springwildflowers

2025-05-01
Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) is a member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and grows in wetlands. It is pollinated by numerous insects.

All members of this family contain the toxin protoanemonin, which can cause rashes and blisters on skin or more severe effects if ingested raw.

The plant is edible if the young greens are cooked, which neutralizes the toxins and it was called "Cowslip" in earlier eras.

#marshmarigold #calthapalustris #wetlandplants #springwildflowers
Bright yellow flowers on marsh marigold.
2025-04-20
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is an early blooming but very ephemeral wildflower. The flowers last one or two days and then the petals drop off.

The red sap from the plant was used for dyes in earlier eras.

The plant contains the alkaloid Sanguinarine, which helps prevent plaque on teeth and is found in some toothpastes. Sanguinarine is also being researched due to its ability to kill cancer cells.

#bloodroot #sanguinariacanadensis #springwildflowers #wildflowers
The white petals of bloodroot with its green leaves clasped around the stem on the forest floor.
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2025-04-09

Redbuds are looking gorgeous currently. Also, some tulips out front, and spring wildflowers along the greenway.

2025-03-08

Working on samples for tomorrow’s Spring Wildflowers needle felting class. Buttercup, Bouquet, and Trillium!

Two needle felted pieces in the foreground: botanical style buttercup on pink background and colourful bouquet in jar on plum background. Behind these is a binder holding reference photos of bouquets and a bundle of blue wool roving.Needle felted botanical style buttercup on pink background, framed in an embroidery hoop.Colourful needle felted bouquet on plum background, framed in embroidery hoop.Needle felted trilliums on mixed colour background framed in embroidery hoop. Soft, impressionist style.
2023-06-12

The Flame Azaleas were beautiful, but the Azalea Galls, as well as the Horsesugar Galls are fascinating!
#hiking #appalachiantrail #hikenc #springwildflowers #fungalgalls #getoutside

2023-05-18

Pitcher Plants blooming in the SC Foothills
#hikesc #hiking #springwildflowers

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