Winter
Icicles. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-23
Witches Butter Fungus [Tremella mesenterica]. Dauphin County, Pa. 2-2-23
Princess Pine [Dendrolycopodium obscurum]. Dauphin County, Pa. 2-2-23
Wild Grape in winter. Dauphin County, Pa. 2-2-23 [Vitis]
I have been trying to find this tiny plant in winter for a long time now and finally success. Its hard to believe that this small plant will be 3 feet or higher with its beautiful tropical flowers and its wonderful aromatic scent, in just 6 months from now! Spotted Bee Balm [Monarda punctata]. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-31-23. You can see last years flower stem behind the plant in the last picture.
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Common Milkweed Seed Pods [Asclepias syriaca]. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-26-23
Mountain Mint [Pycnanthemum virginianum] coming up through the snow. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-26-23.
Drops on grass on a misty January day.
The unmistakable elegant form of American Pennyroyal [Hedeoma pulegioides] in winter. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-13-23
On the shortest day of the year I was struck by the last rays of the setting sun coming through a lone seed pod of a Large Whorled Pogonia orchid making it look as though the pod was a glowing candle. This image on a stark winters day was one of my favorites from last year, it seemed to give hope on a deep dark winters day. [Isotria verticillata]. Dauphin County, Pa. 12-21-22
Downy Rattlesnake Orchid [Goodyera pubescens] in winter. Dauphin County, Pa. 12-22-22
Virgin Bower Clematis [Clematis virginiana] in seed. Dauphin County, Pa. 12-22-22
Virgin Bower Clematis [Clematis virginiana] in seed. Dauphin County, Pa. 12-22-22
Northern Two Lined Salamander larva found in December in Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22 [Eurycea bislineata]
Silver-rod, White Goldenrod [Solidago bicolor] in seed. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22. With Beech leaves in the background.
The wonderful warm browns of Tall Goldenrod in fruit [seed]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22 [Solidago altissima]
Ground Cedar [Lycopodium digitatum]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-10-22
A beautiful December Northern Spring Salamander [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22
Eastern Spicy-Wintergreen, Teaberry ( Gaultheria procumbens] Tioga County, Pa. 12-9-22
Partridge Berry [Mitchella repens]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-10-22
Close up of the pappus on Goldenrod [Solidago], each pappus, the circular hair like filaments, are attached to achene which contain a single seed. The pappus help to disperse the seed on the wind, just waiting for that right gust to propel them into the air. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22
My favorite of all the Tall Goldenrod seen on our December Tioga trip. Tall Goldenrod in fruit [seed]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22 [Solidago altissima]
Beautiful seeds from our native clematis Virgin Bower [Clematis virginiana]. Dauphin County, Pa. 2-15-22
Ice had formed on a blade of Indian Grass and having become separated, created this perfect copy, right down to the grains and pattern of the grass. [Sorghastrum nutaus]. Dauphin County, Pa. 2-10-22
Me and my girls heading out of the mountain on a bitter cold January evening. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22
A Solitary Turkey track in the snow. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed on a cold January Day. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22
The warm colors of Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed on a cold January Day. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22
Snow on Wild Bergamot [Monarda fistulosa]. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-27-22
Snow on Wild Bergamot [Monarda fistulosa]. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-27-22
White Pine Needle balanced on Bluestem Goldenrod [Solidago caesia]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-17-21
The skeletal remains of a seed pod from Indian Tobacco [Lobelia inflata]. Dauphin County, Pa. 12-3-21
American Holly [Ilex opaca].Dauphin County,Pa.3-5-21
Flaxleaf Aster [Lonactis linariifolius] in winter.Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.
Flaxleaf Aster [Lonactis linariifolius] in winter.Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.
Seed pods in winter,Indian Tobacco [Lobelia inflata].Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21
One of my favorite wildflowers anytime of the year,but especially in winter,where it always stands out from all other plants.It has a wonderful mint smell,even in winter.The tiny American Pennyroyal [Hedeoma pulegioides].Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.
One of my favorite wildflowers anytime of the year,but especially in winter,where it always stands out from all other plants.It has a wonderful mint smell,even in winter.The tiny American Pennyroyal [Hedeoma pulegioides].Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima].Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima].Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima].Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
Dried White Wood Aster in winter [Eurybia divaricata].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20
The seeds of a Goldenrod [Solidago].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20.
Goldenrod in seed [Solidago].Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20
Silver- rod,White Goldenrod [Solidago bicolor] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20
Penstemon calyx seed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.
Penstemon calyx seed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
Winter beauty on a very cold winters day.Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium] in seed.Dauphin County,Pa.1-31-19
Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium] in seed.Dauphin County,Pa.1-15-19
Little Bluestem grass in seed [Schizachyrium scoparium].Dauphin County,Pa.1-11-18
Small brook with unusual wavy line,on a cold day in December.Tioga County,Pa.12-6-18
Last years Spotted Beebalm [Monarda punctata] flower heads.Dauphin County,Pa.3-8-18
Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium].Dauphin County,Pa.3-18-18
Ice on pine needles.Dauphin County,Pa.3-8-18
Flower heads from last year.Spotted Bee balm [Monarda punctata].Wild Bergamot [Monarda fistulosa].Dauphin County,Pa.3-4-18
Last year Coneflower flower heads [Echinacea] on state gamelands.Dauphin County,Pa.3-4-18
Ice on Winterberry [Ilex verticillata].Dauphin County,2-11-18
Icicles on an American Holly [Ilex opaca].Dauphin County,2-11-18
Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium].Dauphin County,2-18-18
Winterberry [Ilex verticillata].Dauphin County,2-18-18.A great food source for birds and wildlife in winter.I have seen bluebirds,robins,and cedar waxwings enjoying them.
Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium] in seed.Dauphin County,2-3-18
Virgin's Bower [Clematis virginiana].'Wild Clematis'.Dauphin County,1-30-18
Late in the day winter scene.Dauphin County,1-19-17
Empty Spreading Dogbane seed pods [Apocynum androsaemifolium]].Dauphin County,1-19-18
Late in the day winter scenes.Dauphin County,1-19-17
Oak Leaves [Quercus] frozen in ice in a vernal pool,on a very cold December day [16 degrees].Dauphin County,12-29-17
Little Bluestem Grass [Schizachyrium scoparium] with snow.Dauphin County,3-4-17
Winter sunset.Schuylkill County,12-21-16
Tioga County,12-11-16
Ice,West Branch Rattling Creek,12-24-10
Ice fog on Apple & Larch limbs.Schuylkill county,12-6-15
Ice,West Branch Rattling Creek.Dauphin county,11-25-13
American Pennyroyal{Hedeoma pulegioides].Schuylkill county,1-21-12