We have been watching the Mayapples as they are emerging.  They die all the way down to the forest floor in winter, then emerge in April.  At first they are really light green and fragile looking.  Then they harden off some, and become gorgeous green colonies all over the ground.  

 

The tops of the leaves stand about 12 inches high, and form a low canopy for the flowers.  You can see a white flower bud in the crook of two leaves.  Only the double leaves bloom.  So those are the ones I look for as we walk in the park.  I hope I get to show you some open flowers in the next week or so.  

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!