Gary R. wrote:
>Also known as Jack-in-the-pulpit." It's a beauty. If the spathe extends
out
>from the hood, it's Green dragon (Arisaema dracontium). That will come out
>in two weeks around you, but the other is out now. Go forth and discover
>Iowa :-) At least it's an easy flora to learn - not that many species are
>still left in Iowa.
Tell me about it. I'm fortunate to live within 20 miles of two acres of
trees! There happens to be a woods the size of a postage stamp along one
of the Skunk Rivers--flooded too frequently to farm.
Thanks for the hint on the Green Dragon. I've seen one before, but thought
it was a defective Jack. My guidebook doesn't have it, but I'll definitely
be checking my local for said botonistical item. (is that a word?) Ah, I
checked my other book and it's in it. The Green Dragon also has more
leaves. I hope my "flower-patch" that I've discovered has trillium. It's
the right terrain and soil type. Unfortunately it also has plenty of
Poison Ivy.
Ken (really wanting to do flower macro work after a long winter) Norton
Kenneth E. Norton
Image66 Photography
image66@xxxxxxx
(515) 791-2306
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