"The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man."
~ Author Unknown
A GATHERING of WILDFLOWERS
(Hubbard Lake Woods ~ Northern MI)
CANADA GOLDENROD
(Solidago canadensis)
"There are over 100 types of goldenrod in North America and over 20 in Michigan, all looking similar, thus difficult to identify. While most yellow autumn flowers are a type of goldenrod and are often blamed for hay fever, most hay fever is caused by Ragweed. Only 1-2 percent of autumn airborne pollen is from goldenrod."
(Wildflower of Michigan Field Guide ~ Stan Tekiela)
SPOTTED TOUCH-ME-NOT
(Impatiens capensis)
"Also called Jewelweed because water droplets on its leaves shine like tiny jewels, the Spotted Touch-me-not is a tall annual plant of wet areas. Its stems are nearly translucent and contain a slippery juice that can be used to soothe the sting from nettles or Poison Ivy."
(Wildflower of Michigan Field Guide ~ Stan Tekiela)
EVERLASTING PEA
(Lathyrus latifolius)
Flowers pink, ranging from white to purple, resemble the cultivated sweet pea of the garden
DAYLILY
(Hemerocallis fulva L.)
WOODLAND FERN
QUEEN ANNE'S LACE (Wild Carrot)
(Daucus carota)
Click on Queen Anne's Lace for more information ...
CANADA HAWKWEED
(Hieracium kalmii)
One of 15 species of species of hawkweed that grows in Michigan
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
(Rudbeckia hirta)
Also called Brown-eyed Susan ... originally a native prairie plant ... seeds make abundant food source for goldfinches
"May all your weeds be wildflowers."
~ Author unknown
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Celebrate Wildflower Wednesday
with Gail (Clay and limestone)
Comments
Your collages are divine! You found some beautiful wild things, and serendipitous combinations of them on your walk in the woods.
Happy Wildflower Wednesday!
Thank you, Karin. I so agree ... Michigan fields and roadsides are stunning in summer. Hope you enjoyed your stay. What part of the state did you visit?
Welcome Bridget and thank you. Always fun to meet a fellow gardener :)
Happy Wildflower Wednesday, Linda. Yes, it's always a treasure walking in the woods, one of my favorite pastimes when at the lake. Unlike many, we have been blessed with lots of rain ... everything is so green and lush!
So agree, Rose. I too love the quote. As a child, I loved wildflowers and as I grew older, so did my appreciation. Happy remains of August :)
Thank you, dear Gail. I was so happy to be able to contribute this month. My life of late has been back/forth and difficult to even post. I well know how you love your Susans and so do I. It would be a joy to have you visit the lake ... you are most welcome anytime. I don't think you'd be disappointed! When home, it holds my heart.
Yes, I do love jewelweed, Monica. It was just about on its way out and hard to find fresh flowers ... they are so tiny/colorful/cute! These were bouquets for my last weekend's 2 dinner parties at the lake ... lovelier than anything you could ever buy :)
What a stunning collection of wildflowers you have where you live.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
'hugs from afar'
Thankful thoughts, dear imac!
Thanks, dear Jen. The forests/woods at the lake are filled with many wonders. These are just a few picked for an inside bouquet.
Hi Rosey ... thank you.
Thank you, Cher :)
Happy to hear from you, Tatyana. Thank you.
Thank you, Cat. QAL is/has always been one of my favorites!
Thanks, sweet Sweetbay :)
You are a dear, Kanak. Thank you. Lot's of fun creating ...
Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Karen.
Did not know that, Carolyn. Thank you for your knowledge.
Welcome, Rebecca, and thank you for the kind thoughts.
Eileen
Welcome Robert, and thank you. I'm honored!
From one who sees life through an amazing eye. Thank you, dear Carol.
Queen Anne's Lace grows wild around here. It's rapidly becoming one of my favorite flowers on the bridle path. Hope this weekend finds you having a lovely time at the lake.