by Rich Leighton | Jun 29, 2022 | Asparagaceae, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Photography, Texas, Wildflowers
The Spanish dagger is one of those plants that brings a bit of nostalgia to me. It was a very common non-native landscaping plant in my childhood in Manatee County, Florida that always had these amazing displays of flowers in the spring at the very top of the plant....
by Rich Leighton | Jun 17, 2022 | Fabaceae, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Photography, Texas, Uncategorized, Wildflowers
As with so much in the wild and in life, sometimes the most beautiful things can also be dangerous, such as this Texas mountain laurel I found in Harlingen, Texas a couple of months ago. The seeds that will eventually be produced after these incredibly beautiful...
by Rich Leighton | Jul 27, 2020 | Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Washington, Wildflowers
Sunflowers are known for their charm and brightness, and their name is actually very apt. Sunflowers love the sun, and their heads change direction to point toward the sun as it moves from east to west each day. MORE PHOTOS OF WILDFLOWERS MORE INTERESTING NATURE FACTS...
by Rich Leighton | Jul 22, 2020 | Florida Nature Photography, Georgia, Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Wildflowers
In Ancient Rome, a scientist was struck by the gladiolus’ resemblance to the swords gladiators used in battle. He named the bloom gladiolus after the Latin word for sword, “gladius”. MORE PHOTOS OF WILDFLOWERS MORE INTERESTING NATURE FACTS...
by Rich Leighton | Jun 23, 2020 | Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Wildflowers
Can a plant me any more badass than tread softly (Cnidoscolus stimulosus)? It has stinging hairs like nettle, sticky latex and spiky leaves that release cyanide when damaged, and nectaries on its leaves that attract protective ants to their sugary sweetness. MORE...
by Rich Leighton | Oct 18, 2019 | Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Wildflowers
Sunflowers! Welcome to the next installment of a new series of nature photos that will be short & sweet, and all about the native and naturalized wildlife that is all around us with just one or two interesting nature facts that you might not know about. If you...
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