EARLY SPRING WILDFLOWERS ALONG THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

Dentaria laciniata also known as Cardamine concatenata

The Cut-leaved Toothwort is endangered in New Hampshire and Maine.

We found it growing abundantly on this west facing hillside along the Chesapeake Bay.

 

ELK NECK STATE PARK, MARYLAND
ELK NECK STATE PARK, MARYLAND

What a pleasant surprise on our first Springtime adventure.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIt was hard to find a blooming one on this chilly spring afternoon.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis is the setting.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClaytonia virginica, the Spring Beauty, growing side-by -side with the Cut-leaved Toothwort, in abundance.

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We are cultivating this species in our garden, where it has been blooming now for over a week.

ELK NECK STATE PARK, MARYLAND
ELK NECK STATE PARK, MARYLAND

One of the first to bloom, and flower after flower on the stalk, this one small native wildflower will be blooming for much of the spring!

SPRING BEAUTY REACHES PEAK BLOOM IN MORRIS PARK

Claytonia virginica

This beautiful native woodland spring ephemeral flower is growing in abundance in Morris Park.  It is in peak bloom, with hillsides covered in white flowers with thin pink stripes.  If you live in the neighborhood or nearby, come on out and visit this natural treasure! If you are out of state, see if you have them in your natural area, on your lawn or in your woodland.

Morris  Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Morris Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A great garden specimen, this plant is available at native plant nurseries and plant sales in our area.

Morris  Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Morris Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This lunchtime walk in Morris Park was enchanting, with blooming flowers at every turn.

Morris  Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Morris Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The violets are also blooming.

Morris  Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Morris Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Here is a giant Oak tree, the biggest in Morris Park, surrounded by Mayapples.

Morris  Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Morris Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A most pleasant spring day in the forest.