Bluebead Lily
Clintonia borealis
As the name implies this member of the Lily Family will produce true blue berries later in the season. So just give it a break and enjoy the flowers for now.
The flowers most often come in groups of 3 but clusters of up to 6 slim bell like flowers are not uncommon. That’s one reason there are so many 3 berry photos of this plant.
Clintonia prefers acidic soils and they are found more often in the higher elevations in the southern part of St. Lawrence County, NY. This native wildflower is fairly common in the cool woods in Stone Valley. It grows right along the marked trail so it’s easy to see.
And now something completely different:
It Came From Agway
I noticed something odd up ahead of me but I had to wait until the car in front of me got out of the way before I could get a really good look.
North Country Hot Rod
I’m not sure but I have a feeling I was lucky I wasn’t driving my old ’65 MG Midget when I came upon this vehicle. There’s just something about that sprayer that makes me want to pass it on the ‘under’ side besides giving the driver a big surprise.
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June 8th, 2009 at 9:42 am
My mystery flower from MN looks something like Clintonia (named for Dewitt Clinton who was enamored of it on his trip to scout the western end of the Erie Canal), but I don’t think it can be. It’s a Liliaceae, about the size of Clintonia, but the bud stalk was coming up the middle before the leaves were open. I’ve never seen it do that. It looked more like a huge Canada mayflower than anything. When I get to it in the picture labeling I may post it.
Do you have an unusual bug problem in NY this year?
June 8th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
You could have easily fit.
I like the flower. That’s a new one for me.
June 18th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
LOL! I like the bug…nice touch! I’d be tempted to drive under that thing, too.