Category Archives: Araceae
Record Rainfall, Early Blooms. Coincidence?
In June we experienced a record rainfall of 43 inches. The previous record was 41 inches and the average for this area is 22 inches in June. Here’s a graph of the erratic 2010 rainfall (red line) compared to a … Continue reading
Posted in Araceae, Ecology, Fabaceae, Melastomataceae
Tagged Miconia rubiginosa, rainfall, Senna hayesiana, Xanthosoma mexicanum
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Miniature Elephant Ear Surprise
On a recent morning walk to a corner of the orchard I had not visited recently, I nearly stumbled over a small white flower. The morning sunlight shone through the hood, making a glow like candle-light. Hoping it might be … Continue reading
