A Walk in the Woods

 On a beautiful sunny, warm October day, I decided it's

time to take a walk in the woods.  The wildflowers

would be presenting their autumnal beauty bathed in the golden light

of the Sun.  A great opportunity for a photo opp!

http://www.wichitaaudubon.org/CNCTrailmap.html

 Plains Chinese Lanterns

  

These are the seed pods of a Plains Chinese Lantern 

or Purple Ground Cherry plant.  The plant gets it's name

because the shape of the seed pod looks like

a Chinese Lantern.  The flower is a blueish/purple bloom and 

the fruit is like a cherry.  Native Americans made

jelly from the berries.

                      http://kswildflower.org/flower_details.php?flowerID=212

 

 Wingstem

 This is a pretty little yellow bloom called

Wingstem.  It's a wildflower native to Kansas.

 

 Snow on the Mountain

This native plant is one of my favorites.  I love the 

variegated, soft green leaves.

White Snakeroot

Pretty, but toxic to animals and humans.

  

Bull Thistle

Goldenrod

 There are many different kinds of Goldenrod.  

I'm sorry but I can't figure this one out.

They are very pretty, though,  and really light up the prairie. 

My plan is to post again next week with more images

from Chaplin Nature Center.

sincerely,

cindy