These particular little plants used to make for a nice field trip object lesson.
“How many petals?” I’d ask. “Ten” they’d say. And I’d pull off one of the five tiny V shaped petals to show them you have to investigate before you answer based on what seems to be true. Then I’d stuff the specimen in my mouth, chew and swallow. (As my ol’ buddy Euell Gibbons used to say, “many parts are edible.”)
I really enjoy the nature lessons, almost as much as I enjoy the Tsuga episodes. Please keep these themes going strong.
Fred, I have to echo “Anonymous” here and say what a pleasure it is to visit here, to view your images, read your words and learn from you.
I often think you are pottering along with me as I ramble the rainwet woods in Lanark looking for fungi, infant trees and wildflowers.
These chickweed specimens are glorious creatures, and I shall have to look for them on the Two Hundred Acre Wood – spring has quite a way to go here.
great shot, fred. and i also echo the sentiments here….i enjoy the nature photos and facts…..
a lot are familiar, but i don’t know their names…..
I don’t know what I like more, your photos or the words that accompany them. I learn something with each visit. Thanks, Fred.