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#Inktober 23 - Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Witch hazel has straggly clusters of fragrant yellow flowers that bloom October - December. The fertilized flowers fruit a seed capsule that grows slowly all year, until the following fall when they burst open.

19/10/24 13:40

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#Inktober 22 - River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) River oats are a perennial grass named for their drooping, oat-like seed heads. The plant has been used to prevent soil erosion along streams, making a solid mat in moist sands, loams and clay.

19/10/23 12:10

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#Inktober 21 - Little Sweet Betsy (Trillium cuneatum) Trillium cuneatum grows best in rich soils in mostly upland woods, especially limestone soils. It is found at elevations of 160–1,310 ft, so if you want to find Trillium in MS, your best bet is probably Tishomingo County.

19/10/22 10:05

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#Inktober 20 - Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) Bloodroot sprouts from a reddish rhizome with bright orange sap that grows at or just below the soil's surface. As rhizomes grow larger, they branch to form colonies. The flowers are among the first to bloom in early spring.

19/10/21 10:58

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#Inktober 18 - St. John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum) The species name of this plant 'prolificum' refers to the plant producing abundant stamens that may partially obscure the petals. The flowers lack nectar, and so they are pollinated by pollen-seeking bumblebees.

19/10/19 09:54

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#Inktober 17 - Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) Catalpa leaves contain iridoid glycosides that deter generalist herbivores, but which are tolerated by and concentrated in Ceratomia catalpae caterpillars. Fishing enthusiasts prize the caterpillars as bait, particularly for catfish.

19/10/18 09:13

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#Inktober 13 - Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata) Phlox is a Greek word meaning flame, referring to the vibrant color of some species in the genus. Woodland phlox inflorescences range from blue to lavender and are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

19/10/14 09:19