Welcome to Wildfower Wednesday! This weekly update on what’s in bloom at NBNC
will track the phenology of wildflowers throughout the spring and teach you
where to find some of our most gorgeous flowers.
This morning it was absent, but this afternoon it was
there! The Coltsfoot has sprung up
across the street from NBNC. This
wildflower, always one of the season’s first, is commonly found in disturbed
areas near roadsides next to heaps of sandy, melting snow piles left by plows
weeks prior.
Beaked Hazelnut is in bloom across the bridge from NBNC, but
you’ll need to look carefully for this minute flower. Thanks to Bryan Pfeiffer for reminding us about these tiny beauties! Check out some of his
fabulous images of this flower at his blog.
Coming Attractions
One of my early-season favorites, Blue Cohosh, is growing
rapidly in Hubbard Park! If it stays wet
and warm, this may be blossoming for next week’s Wildflower Wednesday.
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