Russell was trying to gather at least four whole specimens. Additionally he required just the leaves from other Anemone ‘pilosa’. So we continued on to the second spot that I had found earlier in the week at the same general area.
A plant that usually can be found in damp areas, the Yellow Star-grass (Hypoxis hirsuta). However this one must have been a lucky and found just enough.
Christy looked on as more of the Anemone ‘pilosa’ were found and recorded!
And more of the sweet Blue Funnel-lily (Androstephium coeruleum)!
Earthscale lichen (Clavascidium lacinulatum syn. Placidium lacinulatum). The darker blackish spots are the perithecia. This fruit body type makes its home inside the thallus unlike the genus Psora (Fishscales). Psora has the spore storage container, apothecia, on top in the form of little balls and disks.
The delightful endemic White Compass Plant (Silphium albiflorum) new growth!
Even more of the Blue Funnel-lily (Androstephium coeruleum)!
Second location on the same unit!
Fanning out further we checked for any more patches that I might have missed earlier on my scouting trip. We slowly made our way back to the vehicles, but kept our eyes to the ground.
A cow skull stood out in the prairie as we drew closer to the vehicles.
Russell was pretty happy with specimens at this location. So now twas time to head to the next location that he wanted to check out.
Love the bay story. Never thought about them taking off and needing lots of room.
Now that’s a big big bat- 2 ft across!
So many great plants in one post! Such a lovely time of year. Thanks for photo documenting!
So fun! Love that site!