Plants

As of January 31, 2021 this album consists of 53 plant photos representing about 34 species. They are organized by month and date.
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) This European introduction, was photographed on April 2, 2010.
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
This European introduction, was photographed on April 2, 2010.
Club Mosses (Family Lycopodiaceae) Photographed on April 14, 2010.
Club Mosses (Family Lycopodiaceae)
Photographed on April 14, 2010.
White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) This is a flower of early spring at the swamp. Although red and white trilliums look much alike except for color, they are considered to be different species....
White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
This is a flower of early spring at the swamp. Although red and white trilliums look much alike except for color, they are considered to be different species.…
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Flower Close-up with Beetle The beetle is probably Red-necked False Blister Beetle ( Asclera ruficollis ). This early spring beetle is often found on trout lilies and other early spring...
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Flower Close-up with Beetle
The beetle is probably Red-necked False Blister Beetle ( Asclera ruficollis ). This early spring beetle is often found on trout lilies and other early spring…
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Flower Close-up with Mating Beetles Hereis another trout lily flower with a pair of mating Red-necked False Blister Beetles ( Asclera ruficollis ). Photographed on April 14, 2010. On this date,...
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Flower Close-up with Mating Beetles
Hereis another trout lily flower with a pair of mating Red-necked False Blister Beetles ( Asclera ruficollis ). Photographed on April 14, 2010. On this date,…
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Flower (Back) and Leaves Photographed on April 14, 2010.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Flower (Back) and Leaves
Photographed on April 14, 2010.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Flower Viewed from Behind Seen from the back on April 25, 2008.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Flower Viewed from Behind
Seen from the back on April 25, 2008.
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Flowers Spicebush is an abundant shrub in wooded areas of the swamp. It is the host plant for caterpillars of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly. The small flowers are...
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Flowers
Spicebush is an abundant shrub in wooded areas of the swamp. It is the host plant for caterpillars of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly. The small flowers are…
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Flowers Close-up Photographed on April 14, 2010.
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Flowers Close-up
Photographed on April 14, 2010.
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Unripe Fruits Photographed on Aug. 6, 2008. The fruits are eaten by birds, especially Veeries and Wood Thrushes, both of which nest at Thousand Acre Swamp. Photographed on...
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Unripe Fruits
Photographed on Aug. 6, 2008. The fruits are eaten by birds, especially Veeries and Wood Thrushes, both of which nest at Thousand Acre Swamp. Photographed on…
Round-leafed Yellow Violet (Viola rotundifolia) Photographed on April 21, 2008.
Round-leafed Yellow Violet (Viola rotundifolia)
Photographed on April 21, 2008.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) This plant is fairly abundant in wooded areas of the swamp, but the flowers can be seen only for a few days in early spring. Photographed on April 21, 2008.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)
This plant is fairly abundant in wooded areas of the swamp, but the flowers can be seen only for a few days in early spring. Photographed on April 21, 2008.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) Flower Close-up Photographed on May 6, 2014. Blue cohosh may have flowered later than usual in 2014.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) Flower Close-up
Photographed on May 6, 2014. Blue cohosh may have flowered later than usual in 2014.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) Seeds Photographed on July 10, 2009.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) Seeds
Photographed on July 10, 2009.
Marsh Marigolds (Caltha palustris) Close-up These flowers of early spring grow in marshy areas. Photographed near the boardwalk on April 25, 2008.
Marsh Marigolds (Caltha palustris) Close-up
These flowers of early spring grow in marshy areas. Photographed near the boardwalk on April 25, 2008.
Red Trillium (Trillium erectum) Photographed on May 6, 2014.
Red Trillium (Trillium erectum)
Photographed on May 6, 2014.
Marsh Blue Violet (Viola cucullata) Photographed on May 7, 2007.
Marsh Blue Violet (Viola cucullata)
Photographed on May 7, 2007.
Marsh Bue Violet (Viola cucullata) Close-up Photographed on April 23, 2010.
Marsh Bue Violet (Viola cucullata) Close-up
Photographed on April 23, 2010.
Pale Violet (Viola striata) Close-up Photographed on April 23, 2010.
Pale Violet (Viola striata) Close-up
Photographed on April 23, 2010.
Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) This s a common spring plant at the swamp. The characteristic structure is actually not a flower but a spathe. The flowers are inside the spathe. Photographed...
Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)
This s a common spring plant at the swamp. The characteristic structure is actually not a flower but a spathe. The flowers are inside the spathe. Photographed…