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
