Wildflowers – Page 2 – Alice's WanderLand

This Queen Anne’s Lace wildflower was one of many in a field. There were many, many insects feasting on the nectar. ☙

Exploring the nearby West Macon Track and adjacent Willow Falls housing development I came across some lovely passionflowers in a field. Most were being “worked” by the bees. This particular bee seems very possessive of his flower, clinging to it and giving me a look that says “Mine!” Perhaps my camera lens seemed like a rival? ☙

You know how it is. Just when you make a strong statement about … well, almost anything…life throws you the exception and there you are eating crow. So, that’s me today. In my blog yesterday I ranted and raved about how I hate briars. And I do. But then I was reviewing these pictures from yesterday and what do I spot? Briars! Tiny but, nevertheless, briars. It is, in fact, a Sensitive Briar or Littleleaf Sensitive-briar (Mimosa microphylla). The bee gives you a clue to its size. It grows down our hillside in an overgrown patch that needs some attention but I’m unsure what kind of attention it needs. For the moment it is a pleasant enough area for wildflowers to occupy. The bees are very happy with the arrangement. This particular bee was one of several varieties I saw. Not all the various kinds of bees would come to this particular flower. There were different varieties of flowers and the bees had their favorites. This bee returned again and again to this flower. And why not? It’s one briar I think I could love. Yin-yang, my friends.☙

Another resident of Wayah Bald.

My trip to Wayah Bald yielded many photos. This Common Sulphur butterfly was busy working the flowers in a fairly substantial wind. It always amazes me how something so fragile can endure so much buffeting.☙

Image #41 was a grainy, iPhoto picture of a wonderful cluster of Indian Pipes. I returned the next day and was amazed to find the bloom intact. Even more wonderfully, there were small clusters just beginning to emerge from the forest floor. This photo is a close-up of the plant’s flower, so delicate and bell-like. Being able to photograph this flower is such a treat for me. Watch for more photos. ☙