Steven Daniel

New leaves of alternate leaved dogwood.

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Alternate leaved dogwood flower.

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Strong veins and reddish tinge help with ID, as the "alternate-leaved" trait can be subtle.

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In NYS we have C. striata var striata, shown here from the Rocky Mountains.

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Goldthread in rich moist habitat.

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Goldthread flower.

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Notice the yellow (gold) roots of goldthread.

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Azure butterfly on bastard toadflax flower.

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Early leaves and buds of bastard toadflax; the English name reflecting a similarity to "true" toadflax.

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Bluebead lily in bloom. Found in moist acid conditions.

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