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Winter

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Mountain Mint  [Pycnanthemum virginianum] coming up through the snow. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-26-23. ​
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Drops on grass on a misty January day.
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The unmistakable elegant form of American Pennyroyal [Hedeoma pulegioides] in winter. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-13-23
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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
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Virgin Bower Clematis [Clematis virginiana] in seed. Dauphin County, Pa. 12-22-22
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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]
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Silver-rod, White Goldenrod [Solidago bicolor] in seed. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22. With Beech leaves in the background.
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The wonderful warm browns of Tall Goldenrod in fruit [seed]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22 [Solidago altissima]
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Ground Cedar [Lycopodium digitatum]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-10-22
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A beautiful December Northern Spring Salamander [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22
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Eastern Spicy-Wintergreen, Teaberry ( Gaultheria procumbens] Tioga County, Pa. 12-9-22
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Partridge Berry [Mitchella repens]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-10-22
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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
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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]
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Beautiful seeds from our native clematis Virgin Bower [Clematis virginiana]. Dauphin County, Pa. 2-15-22
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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
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Me and my girls heading out of the mountain on a bitter cold January evening. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22
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A Solitary Turkey track in the snow. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22
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 Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed on a cold January Day. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22
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The warm colors of Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed on a cold January Day. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22
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Snow on Wild Bergamot [Monarda fistulosa]. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-27-22
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Snow on Wild Bergamot [Monarda fistulosa]. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-27-22
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White Pine Needle balanced on Bluestem Goldenrod [Solidago caesia]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-17-21
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The skeletal remains of a seed pod from Indian Tobacco [Lobelia inflata]. Dauphin County, Pa. 12-3-21
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American Holly [Ilex opaca].Dauphin County,Pa.3-5-21
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Flaxleaf Aster [Lonactis linariifolius] in winter.Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.
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Flaxleaf Aster [Lonactis linariifolius] in winter.Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.
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Seed pods in winter,Indian Tobacco [Lobelia inflata].Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21
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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
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Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima].Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima].Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
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Dried White Wood Aster in winter [Eurybia divaricata].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20
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The seeds of a Goldenrod [Solidago].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20.
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Goldenrod in seed [Solidago].Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20
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Silver- rod,White Goldenrod [Solidago bicolor] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20
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Penstemon calyx seed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.
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​Penstemon calyx seed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.
Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
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Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20
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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
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Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium] in seed.Dauphin County,Pa.1-15-19
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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
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Last years Spotted Beebalm [Monarda punctata] flower heads.Dauphin County,Pa.3-8-18


Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium].Dauphin County,Pa.3-18-18
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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
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Last year Coneflower flower heads [Echinacea] on state gamelands.Dauphin County,Pa.3-4-18
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Ice on Winterberry [Ilex verticillata].Dauphin County,2-11-18
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Icicles on an American Holly [Ilex opaca].Dauphin County,2-11-18
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Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium].Dauphin County,2-18-18
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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. 
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Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium] in seed.Dauphin County,2-3-18
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Virgin's Bower [Clematis virginiana].'Wild Clematis'.Dauphin County,1-30-18
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Late in the day winter scene.Dauphin County,1-19-17 
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Empty Spreading Dogbane seed pods [Apocynum androsaemifolium]].Dauphin County,1-19-18
Late in the day winter scenes.Dauphin County,1-19-17 
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​Oak Leaves [Quercus] frozen in ice in a vernal pool,on a very cold December day [16 degrees].Dauphin County,12-29-17 
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Little Bluestem Grass [Schizachyrium scoparium] with snow.Dauphin County,3-4-17
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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
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Ice,West Branch Rattling Creek.Dauphin county,11-25-13
American Pennyroyal{Hedeoma pulegioides].Schuylkill county,1-21-12
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      • Allegheny Mountain Dusky x Northern Dusky Salamander Complex [ Desmognathus ochrophaeus x Desmognathus fuscus]
      • Black- Bellied Dusky Salamander [Desmognathus quadramaculatus]
      • Northern two-lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata]
      • Northern Spring Salamander 1 [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus]
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