bnk1953
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Post by bnk1953 on May 11, 2019 19:57:13 GMT
Finally warmed up enough for the Dutchman's Breeches to make their appearance.  |
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Post by pontiac1940 on May 15, 2019 4:20:13 GMT
bnk1953
The dark background makes the delicate flowers stand out.
Are they related to bleeding hearts?
Very nice. Thanks.
Clive
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Post by bnk1953 on May 15, 2019 15:18:58 GMT
Actually - they are related - both from the poppy family and also part of the dicentra group. The Dutchman Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) is a woodlands plant that flowers briefly in the early spring. Almost missed this and was lucky to find it. The leaves were in a heavily shaded area with the flowers sticking out into the sunshine. The state park that is near us is famous for it's bluebells - but at this time of the year - a plethora of spring woodland wildflowers. You just have to walk slowly and look closely to see them all!
~bruce.
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Post by pontiac1940 on May 15, 2019 18:24:22 GMT
You just have to walk slowly and look closely to see them all! Bruce, Thanks for the info. I agree with what you said. Almost not matter where you are: desert, woodlands, prairies etc, there is a lot to see if you take the time. We don't have that species in Alberta..that I know of. One of my favorite wild flowers is shooting star ( Dodecatheon conjugens). Thanks for showing off this flower. Clive |
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Post by kdcintx on May 15, 2019 21:26:52 GMT
Very nice composition. The dark leaves make them easy to see and the arching stem with several breeches hanging down draws your attention into the photo. Good job.
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