Monday, March 28, 2016

Sharp-lobed Hepatica!


Ah spring! Today the sun was shining and the temperature was mild. I took a long walk in the woods and soaked in as much of the beauty as I could carry. I smelled the rich, earthy fragrance of old leaves on the forest floor warming in the sun. The sky was blue, birds were singing, and bees were gathering pollen and nectar. I saw a Mourning Cloak gliding easily on the breeze and a pair of Question Marks racing around in a quick spiral dance. As I sit here this evening, I am savoring the memories of my day in the woods. One of the highlights of the day was a large, spectacular display of Sharp-lobed Hepatica. 


This colorful member of the Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) was long known as Hepatica acutiloba. Some are now calling it Hepatica nobilis var. acuta. I am reminded of the words of Gertrude Wister: “The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.” Well said, and noted!


5 comments:

wilde said...

Yes! It is a beautiful display of hepatica. My favorite spring flower! Where/what state/area did you see it? I'm venturing out to find more today in Central PA. :)

Keith Board said...

These were in northern Indiana. Good luck out there and have fun!

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Creative plant pot said...

The sky was blue, birds were singing, and bees were gathering pollen and nectar.

Ankit said...

Very Helpful