Monthly Archives: May 2007

Late Spring Blooming Solomon’s Seals in Pennsylvanian Woodlands

Solomon’s Seals grow in open woods where sunlight reaches the forest floor. They co-exist with the viburnums and other woodland herbs. Smooth Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum biflorum, has one to four creamy-white to yellow-green, bell-shaped flowers dangling from the leaf axils … Continue reading

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Viburnum Bouquets in the Forests of Pennsylvania

This past week saw an end to the blooming of the locust trees. The spikes of white blossoms can be noticed from afar and so can their putrid scent. Not really putrid, but what would you call a cross between … Continue reading

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