Weekly Puzzler #241: Umbrella-Like Plant with a Hidden Flower
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
Weekly Puzzler Answer #239
The last weekend in April is in full swing… can you believe it? May is right around the corner. What are you most looking forward to? The tree featured in
Weekly Puzzler #240: Early Spring Wildflower with Distinctive White Flowers and Fern-like Leaves
I went on a walk recently to a property owned by an organization called Conserving Carolina. The narrow trail started out crossing a lovely, rock-filled river and then gradually made its
Weekly Puzzler Answer #238
Did you recognize the prolific shrub as Mountain Doghobble, Leucothoe fontanesiana? Between the arching, dense stems and the toothed leaves that can be quite sharp on the edges, it’s easy
Weekly Puzzler #239: Native Tree with Compound Leaves and Tubular-Shaped Yellow Flowers
I’ve been going for hikes weekly now that the weather is generally warmer and more spring-like. One of my favorite places to go is about 30 minutes south of where
Weekly Puzzler Answer #237
If you recognized the unusual flowering tree in last week’s puzzler as Pawpaw, you probably know that this is the largest edible fruit native to the United States. Pawpaw is
Weekly Puzzler #238: Evergreen With Waxy Leaves and White Flowers
If you live in Western North Carolina you’ve likely seen this next plant as it it very common here in the forests, especially along rivers. Seems like every trail I’m