Monthly Archives: September 2006
A Tree Blooms in September
Okay, my title is not as euphonious as “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” but it’s the best I could do today. This tree burst into bloom the first week in September. I see two other trees in bloom now – … Continue reading
Another (amateur?) botanist in a remote place
Just stumbled across a blog called Alternative Playlist that includes some interesting posts on botany and other science matters. In a post called “Break up the Family,” Nuytsia talks about the various taxonomic standings that certain plants in the Scrophulariaceae … Continue reading
Sensitive, with thorns
I found these two “weeds” on the roadside this week. The flowers are from two different plants, undoubtedly two different species. If you looked at the flowers alone from a distance, you’d surely believe they were the same species, but … Continue reading
One day in the rainy season
We like to say that during the rainy season we have sun in the morning and rain in the afternoon. By and large this may be so, but rarely is a day so straightforward. I decided this previous weekend to … Continue reading
