Springtime on the Solomon Family woodlands in Monson Massachusetts. We trudged through a wetland area full of Skunk Cabbage, Jack-In-The Pulpit, Jewelweed, Christmas Fern, Spicebush, Winterberry, Cedar, Red Maple, birch and Oak.
Cinnamon fern, Monson, Massachusetts
When we reached higher ground we visited a patch of Trillium erectum that was past its peak bloom, growing under an ancient white ash. Than we found the Ferns.
Cinnamon fern, Monson, Massachusetts
Good thing Isabelle was wearing these boots, generously lent to her by Maureen Solomon, or this post may not have been possible.
Cinnamon fern, Monson, Massachusetts
We encountered White Pine, False Hellebore, Witch Hazel, American Chestnut, High and low bush Blueberry, partridgeberry, Ironwood, and Hickory. We hoped to find Pink Ladyslipper, which used to grow in these woods, and there were none seen.
Cinnamon fern, Monson, Massachusetts
Cinnamon fern, Monson, Massachusetts
Skunk Cabbage, Monson, Massachusetts
Trientalis borealis
The Starflower (Trientalis borealis) was at peak Bloom and covered the forest floor.
Starflower, Monson, Massachusetts
Cinnamon Fern, Monson, Massachusetts
Tags: Cinnamon Fern, Monson, skunk Cabbage, Starflower
Sean, You are welcome! Sometimes the light will illuminate a plant just so, and that day, the skunk cabbage was like a big green lampshade!
Possibly the most seductive photo of skunk cabbage I’ve seen. That was a great weekend – thanks for sharing.