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Jack-in-the-pulpit
Posted on May 15, 2020 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
 
Thought you'd like to see my friends' colony of Jack-in-the-pulpits...Jacks-in-the-pulpit?  Either way you like to say it, here they are.  
 
Botanically, Arisaema triphyllum, "Jacks" live in damp woods and swampy areas.  The leaves have long stalks, and are 3-parted, making them look a little like poison ivy, but not viney or shiny.  Each double-leaf plant sends up one bloom.  These stand about two feet tall.  
 
Look how many they have!!!!  This is just one of several colonies in their woods.  I circled the bloom, but here is a close-up so you can see the blossom better.  
 
 
How fabulous is that ?!!!!!!  Seeing Jacks always thrills me.
 
We've seen them in Meeks Park, and Brasstown Bald on the paths.  We've even seen them on our Creekside Trail, although, not lately.  I wish they grew in my woods.  Thanks Nick, for sharing.  
 
HAPPY GARDENING!!! 
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