Botanical | White Milkwort

Simple and alluring, tucked away underneath the greater grasses and denser scrub.

Polygala alba - White milkwort

Polygala alba – White milkwort

 

Botanical | Ballhead eriogonum

Subtle beauty.  Look close or you’ll overlook it.

Eriogonum pauciflorum - Ballhead eriogonum

Eriogonum pauciflorum – Ballhead eriogonum

Botanical | White prairieclover

The subtleties of the prairie…

Petalostemum candidum - White prairieclover

Petalostemum candidum – White prairieclover

 

Botanical | Harebell

A beloved little flower, on both sides of the Atlantic.

Campanula rotundifolia – Bluebell, Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia – Bluebell, Harebell

Botanical | Hounds-tongue

An interesting piebald gypsyflower (also known as hounds-tongue). Their natural color is a rich red, not blue!

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Botanical | Whorled Milkweed

A recent find while watering trees. I have to say, milkweed has some fascinating variety.

Asclepias verticillata - Whorled milkweed

Asclepias verticillata – Whorled milkweed