October 27, 2011

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



 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