CINNAMON FERN UNFURLS IN MONSON MASSACHUSETTS

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
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
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
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

 

Cinnamon fern, Monson, Massachusetts
Cinnamon fern, Monson, Massachusetts

 

Skunk Cabbage, Monson, Massachusetts
Skunk Cabbage, Monson, Massachusetts

 

 

Trientalis borealis

The Starflower (Trientalis borealis)  was at peak Bloom and covered the forest floor.

Starflower, Monson, Massachusetts
Starflower, Monson, Massachusetts

 

Cinnamon Fern, Monson, Massachusetts
Cinnamon Fern, Monson, Massachusetts