Despite being surprisingly busy, I needed to make some February 29th photographs for a potential future project, so here's a dainty little surprise I spotted yesterday in the Intermountain Habitat glasshouse of the E.H. Lohbrunner Alpine Garden. There are about ten plants sprouting in the Alpine Garden, with 3 in full flower and a few in bud. Yellow fritillary or yellow bell has previously been featured on Botany Photo of the Day: Fritillaria pudica. Restating from the previous entry, pudica means "bashful", which is a very fitting name.
Entomology resource link: "Six-Legged Giant Finds Secret Hideaway, Hides For 80 Years", about the rediscovery of an insect species not seen since 1920 and presumed extinct since 1950. Via NPR.
What a Gift
finding this sweet plant in bloom!!
Thank you, thank you so very much for the entomological story. The world is a richer place today for this stick insect being still alive. If only we all realized that we may be losing our greatest treasure in the biodiversity that is going extinct! Thanks again.
Great story on the walking stick; I saw some North American ones this September at the Bernheim Arboretum outside Louisville, Kentucky but these are outstanding. Maybe another island can be found with no rats and more vegetation like Chatham Island for these.
What a satisfying post! First a picture that dissolves all barriers to perception exposing a fresh small flower not only to view but seemingly to touch.
Then the saga of the 'Tree Lobster'. A birth leaving one exhausted from watching. A small green hope scurrying off to well-deserved life. Thank-you BPOTD.
after all the massive storms that moved across the usa
it is good to see this sign that spring will come once again
i live usa thank you lovely photo of a favorite yellow flower
Pretty yellow flower with head down, yes, the word “ bashful” is suitable.
That is such a beauty,
Many thanks!