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?
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.
no idea what it is, but it’s pretty. You’re right it is too cold to go outside!
the berries are so bright, how fun to see these in a bleak winter.
Whatever it is, it is beautiful.
A nice splash of color for a cold afternoon!
Just plain pretty. I love the pink and brown together.
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
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
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.
whatever it is – it’s gorgeous!
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.