Just because forest ephemerals have long since withered and the leaves on the trees and leathery and nearly ready to change color, doesn't mean there aren't still magnificent blooms awaiting tired eyes. Spiranthes and many species of Gentian are late Summer and early Fall specialists! Excuse a few rants and my misplaced confidence, there is plenty of eye candy to be seen!
Species of interest:
Spiranthes ochroleuca - "Yellow Ladies' Tresses"
Gentianopsis crinita - "Greater Fringed Gentian"
8 июн 2024
