Winter Flowers
We’re in week 2 of Wildflower Morning’s blog-a-thon (or would it be more aptly named a blog-a-long…?) Anyway. The assignment was to find a winter wildflower.
Given temperatures in the negatives after factoring for wind chill, I haven’t ventured very far in my search. Monday may bring an opportunity. Temps are forcasted for in the 50s. But just in case I don’t get a chance, here’s the closest I could come in the backyard woods.
I’m not really sure what plant it is from. I know in that general area I’ve found Pinkweed and Ironweed but I can’t find references to either of those having bright pink berries/fruit/seeds. Anyone know?
January 25th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I don’t know what it is, but it is pretty. I agree that it is too cold right now to go outside much. It is great that you didn’t have to go far to find it.
January 26th, 2008 at 10:33 am
no idea what it is, but it’s pretty. You’re right it is too cold to go outside!
January 26th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
the berries are so bright, how fun to see these in a bleak winter.
January 27th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Whatever it is, it is beautiful.
A nice splash of color for a cold afternoon!
January 28th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Just plain pretty. I love the pink and brown together.
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
January 29th, 2008 at 9:15 am
I think what you’re looking at is coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus). Here’s an idetified photo for comparison: http://www.pittstate.edu/herbarium/woody/Symphoricarpos_orbiculatus_Buckbush.html
January 29th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Your picture is lovely. You must live someplace in the midwest because your temperatures are similar to ours.
I have spent some time looking at your site. You have a wide range of interests.
January 31st, 2008 at 12:29 am
whatever it is - it’s gorgeous!
February 12th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Yes, those are coral berries. We have a lot of it here. I don’t think they have a flower, but their berries are as lovely as any flower, especially on a snowy day. The leaves of this plant in spring and summer are a light green and a very nice contrast to the berries.