Hello and happy May to you my friends! I hope this new day finds you safe and well and looking forward to all the joys of spring and summer.
Years ago when I first decided to do the category of puzzlers to my blog, I briefly wondered if it would be difficult to continue with new ones. Would I run out of ideas? How long could I keep going with this category? As you can guess, I haven’t had trouble finding new puzzlers to feature! And I’ve loved this category because it keeps me learning right along with you. So often I take a photo of something because I don’t know what it is, but want to know.
This week as I was pondering the puzzler subject I was amazed to discover this week’s plant had never been featured. This is shocking! Only because it is quite common and distinctive and I would have thought I’d have featured this plant years ago. But when I reviewed my list, it was no where to be found. So today’s the day!
I LOVE this plant after a rain as the drops puddle on the top of the giant, umbrella-like leaves in great arrangements that I enjoy photographing. Every spring, despite having many images of the same thing, I cannot seem to resist snapping a few more raindrop photos. Perhaps you’ve done the same. Check it out here. Do you recognize it?
If you want to guess, I’d love to hear from you! You can use the reply box below the post. Don’t forget to check back next weekend to see if you were correct.
Have a great weekend! See you back here again soon.
I know that as Mayapple. Love the little umbrellas! Happy May Day, world labyrinth day and Beltane!
These are growing so thickly that they’ve nearly closed the path to the back woods.
Happy May Day to you too Arden! Your guess is correct. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!!
Yes! Aren’t they great? I love Mayapples!
Hi, Sharon, Now this plant I recognize because I see it here in Ontario – it’s May Apple.
Hi Murray! So nice to see you here. I hope you are doing well. Has Spring arrived by you yet? Are you seeing wildflowers there? And yes, of course your guess is correct!
Oh those pictures of the mayapple in the rain are just so gorgeous! I love the name of this plant and the whimsy in it being named for its spring apple-like fruit! 🙂
Thanks Lisa! I’m sure many people have no idea about the hidden “apple” under those giant leaves. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of seeing the plant in the forest, or the way the raindrops pool on the top. Thanks for reading!