In the wild, central Ontario this week
Most flowers are gone now and seeds are maturing and finding ways to spread. In the largest square, you can see that the prickly cucumber (Echinocystis lobata) has dried and opened and released its seeds.
Moving clockwise: Most of the seeds of Virgin's bower (Clematis virginiana) have now dispersed, but the seed inside the red osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) is still on the plant as is its bright red leaf. The red berries of the highbush cranberry (Viburnum trilobum) still contain their seeds and are likely to remain on the bush until spring when birds are hungry enough to eat them - they don't appear to be as appealing this time of year. Goldenrod (Solidago ssp.) are still hanging onto their seeds.
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I'm so impressed that you know all this information. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThe prickly cucumber appeals to me. Now tell us, please, how you know all these scientific labels and characteristics. I'm totally impressed.
ReplyDeletemagnificent color pallet here, wow on that and I like the cranberries. have always loved Goldenrod, and it is pretty here even though not still gold. beautiful collage
ReplyDeleteI just love this beautiful collage!
ReplyDeleteOh I love when you tell us the real names. You are so clever. Beautiful pics. B
ReplyDeleteThat is a spectacular collection of natures best!
ReplyDeleteFantastic collage! Your really do a fine job with these!
ReplyDeleteI think we have all except for the big one with needles.
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors and textures.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Everything around us are almost gone and I have seen brown stating to creep out. ^_^ Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous collage! And again, I'm impressed with your extensive knowledge of Ontario flora.
ReplyDeleteThat prickly cucumber looks very dangerous. Is it edible? Can't imagine why anyone would eat it! :-)
So beautiful collage with wonderful details!
ReplyDeleteAhh Mother Nature is a blessing!
Léia
I don't think I've ever seen a prickly cucumber! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCheers from Cottage Country!
I love to watch seeds mature this time of the year. I always enjoy your nature collages.
ReplyDeleteOh.. I'm glad I decided to push on "older post" and found this awesome collage of the Autumn's beautiful "fruits"! Well done my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeletethe second one almost looks like a painting...lovely
ReplyDelete«Louis» sent me. Wonderful collage. Perfect capture of the season. Have I asked you before what program you use to make your collages?
ReplyDeleteSuch a great variety of textures and colors!
ReplyDeleteAutumn is always a time for great colours and you have a gorgeous selection. The prickly cucumber looks very cool.
ReplyDeleteMy unknown flower is indeed a coreopsis, by the way, thanks for the help.
Your colors have faded from the brights of the summer - reds and browns now reign. Wonderful collection.
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