On a photo safari in the spring of 2019, I had the opportunity to see a close relative of the Fringed Puccoon. Lithospermum caroliniense, the Carolina … [Read more...] about Carolina Puccoon, Another Pretty Puccoon
Plants
Red Stem Stork’s Bill Is A Pretty Pink Weed
This image shows the tiny flower of the Red Stem Stork's Bill, Erodium cicutarium. It is a non-native wildflower that is found throughout most of the … [Read more...] about Red Stem Stork’s Bill Is A Pretty Pink Weed
Fringed Puccoon- Funny Name, Beautiful Wildflower
I like Fringed Puccoons. They are a delight in the spring when things are perking up from their winter sleep and not much color is available for … [Read more...] about Fringed Puccoon- Funny Name, Beautiful Wildflower
Used to be Wildflowers
Many of the flowering plants we use in our gardens and landscapes were wildflowers before they were brought under cultivation. In this post, Coreopsis … [Read more...] about Used to be Wildflowers
December Snow on the High Plains
Last night and this morning we had a 3-4 inch snowfall. Snow in my part of Texas is a hit or miss kind of thing. When it happens, I like to photograph … [Read more...] about December Snow on the High Plains