Tag Archives: small wildflower

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I wouldn't call these small wildflowers rare, but they don't bloom very often. Neighbors have a fairly large colony of them, but only one bloomed this year. In showing some of the rare wildflowers at Rick's and my place, we found a group of Little Prince's Pine blooming along a trail up from the forest floor.

They stand only a couple of inches tall and they are very easy to overlook. Native wildflowers, in many cases, are Mother Nature's way of seeing if you are paying attention!

Thanks to Craig Tooley for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com

It's breezy and warm, with the fog out over the ocean. I have a second clutch of Violet-green Swallows in a birdhouse under the eaves. The babies are getting very loud and I think they will be fledging soon.

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Amy Ruegg several weeks ago wrote, "I am so excited to share my photo of Little Prince’s Pine or Pipsissewa, which grows in the Redwood forest on the ridge in The Sea Ranch. It is such a special little plant, only about two or three inches tall. I have been trying to find one in full bloom and get a picture of it for over five years. Today it was absolutely perfect, even though the mosquitoes were attacking me as I held still for the shot.”

Craig Tooley also got a photo one one, this one a close-up of the flower. Isn't it striking?

A neighboring property in Anchor Bay has several groups of these native wildflowers, but they are growing in full sun. However, this year there are no flowers. These tiny plants are quite sturdy, and they are a joy to find.

Thanks to Amy and Craig for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com

Happy Summer Solstice, the first day of summer. We started out foggy this morning but the sun soon prevailed, at least in Anchor Bay. It's sunny with a few drifting high clouds. I wish you a happy summer as we navigate through these difficult times. Walks in nature can surely help!