Yesterday, Kristine and I returned to Marshall Park to see how the wildflowers were progressing. Most seem to be well along, and I am seeing many in places where I can't remember any. Some of these are showing up in burned areas, and perhaps only needed the overgrowth cleared away.
Trilliums may be the star attraction among spring wildflowers in Michigan. They aren't spectacular, but they are large, pretty, and not too difficult to find.
They seem to be peaking in Marshall right now, open, still mostly white, with a few begining to turn pink.
Jack in the Pulpits seemed to be everywhere. Soon these will develop blood red stripes along the hood of the flower, or "pulpit." This one is just starting to turn.
Blossoms on May Apples still had not opened. Most of the ones we saw sported large green buds, presaging the green "apples" they will form in a few weeks. There were also diffferent varieties of anemone, as well as a few dogwoods still in bloom. Hawthorne blossoms are starting to fade, while those on crabapple trees are peaking.
At this time of year, the woods are a feast for both the eyes and the nose.
Tags: Nature; Spring ; Wildflowers
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