Yesterday in Meek’s Park we saw lots of Mayapples.  They are so pretty right now, growing in their colonies.  Some were just emerging, some were already blooming.  And they were all over.  They grow about 8-12 inches off the forest floor, so you have to get down low to see the flowers.  

 

I think it’s so interesting that only the double leaves bloom.  See the fork in the leaf stem of the one that’s blooming?  The single leaf stems don’t get flowers.  

 

I hope you get to see some Mayapples on your walks.

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!