Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Coltsfoot

Please Note: This item is from the archives from April 16, 2008. But I wanted to repost it now as I saw Coltsfoot all along the roadside today as I drove through town (without my camera of course). Riel



earth's first wildflower offering
herald of better days to come
Coltsfoot - cousin to Crosus and Robins
harbinger of sunny summer days
A simple trip to the store this morning turned into one of surprise and pleasure when I
discovered my first wilflower of spring. Growing amongst last fall's leaves; Coltsfoot - like minature yellow suns, lent its warmth and optimism to my anticipation of more wilflowers to come. Below, a pollen gatherer finds a yellow treasure.
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9 comments:

  1. Stacey Olson10:53 PM

    Beautiful flower. I think I recall that it is also an herb, I will have to look it up as this is the second post on coltsfoot I have come across this spring. Thanks for sharing..

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  2. Texas Travelers11:04 PM

    The honeybee thinks that it was about time for spring and Coltsfoot.

    I don't think I have ever seen this plant in the wild.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Really nice photos. The bee is really sharp.

    Good job.

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  3. Texas Travelers11:07 PM

    I looked this up in WikiPedia and it is a really interesting plant.

    Thanks for a really good post.

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  4. Sandpiper (Lin)8:59 AM

    Nice that you're seeing flowers now. Interesting that I probably won't see Coltsfoot here for another month. Your pictures are beautiful, as always.

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  5. Anonymous11:10 AM

    They're beautiful! :)

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  6. me ann my camera8:58 PM

    sandpiper:
    It is surprising that they aren't out in your region yet, although they're not in mine yet either, but I am visiting in the southern part of the province this week and have seen them here.

    texas travellers:
    It is quite common here once it is in bloom and there are many to be seen along the roadsides.

    stacey and april:
    Yes, I agree with you both; a beautiful flower.

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  7. Mary8:59 PM

    Very pretty color and the bee is great! Without green leaves showing the color stands out that much more against that harsh background.

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  8. me ann my camera6:46 AM

    mary:
    This flower is different as it blooms before it leafs out and the bloom does create a strong contrast to the dark background. I was really pleased to see the bee!

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  9. Mary10:32 AM

    Shame on your for not having your camera with you :-) These are so pretty....much like dandelions, but yet, not. So cheerful and sunny! A great beginning for spring!

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