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April 2020 - Pulling up garlic mustard, and in the process discovered a treasure trove of spring blooming woodland plants! The apparently barren, rock covered hillside behind the house is filled with lovely little plants.
Corydalis sempervirens - Rock Harlequin
Corydalis sempervirens - Rock Harlequin
A biennial that flowers in its second year, and prefers a shady area with poor, rocky soil.
Carex pensylvanica - Pennsylvania sedge
Carex pensylvanica - Pennsylvania sedge
Low, clumped grass-like perennial. Found throughout our woods, the flower confirmed the identification.
Sanguinaria canadensis - Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis - Bloodroot
A member of the poppy family, flowers for a short period. Each stem has one leaf and one flower.
Sambucus nigra - Common elderberry
Sambucus nigra - Common elderberry
We found at least four plants on the back hillside, with red buds and white flowers
Dicentra cucullaria - Dutchman's breeches
Dicentra cucullaria - Dutchman's breeches
Pollinated by early bumblebees, goes dormant in early summer.
Trillium erectum - Red Trillium
Trillium erectum - Red Trillium
Flowers are pollinated by carrion flies, and have an unpleasant odor to attract those flies.
Unknown plant
Unknown plant
Ramps
Ramps
Solomon's Seal
Solomon's Seal
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