The Rocky Mountain Columbine is the state flower of Colorado. Wildflowers are always so pretty. In the spring, meadows are full of a variety of colorful wildflowers. This is an exceptionally beautiful flower that is somewhat unique. Where is the Colorado State Flower? Of course, in Colorado you can find this flower in aspen […]
If you are hiking and look down, chances are you will see a mock strawberry. Their scientific name is Duchesnea indica or sometimes Potentilla indica. They also are known as false, Indian or wild strawberries. Read more to find out about another non-native plant. As usual, it is an invasive species. Plant Characteristics The mock […]
Buttercups are a pretty little yellow flower that pops up every spring. They are in yards before the grass is cut. These little yellow flowers are also frequently in open fields and meadows. There are several species of Buttercups. The ones in these photos are Ranunculus bulbosus. Read more to find out some interesting facts […]
Spring brings new life to plants. New plant growth brings pollen. This trail is covered in pollen. Tree pollen is just one of many types of pollen. There is also grass and weed pollen. Spring is not the only season when pollen is produced. Depending on where you live, you maybe impacted by different types […]
I love spring. Plants are waking up. Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata) is blooming in the woods right now. It produces a delicate beautiful blueish purple flower. Read on to learn more about this pretty native plant. Physical Characteristics of Wild Blue Phlox The flowers are blue to violet to purple. This seems to be […]
We all know that sometimes trees grow near utility wires. Some wires are not dangerous; however, others pose significant danger. Read more to find out how we safely navigate situations around wires. First, pole to pole utility wires are the wires that usually run along the street. These may contain electric power lines that are […]