Emerging Mayapples

A discovery yesterday. Mayapples (Podophyllum peltatum) are just beginning to emerge from the soil. As one might expect given the lack of winter, they’re a bit early. I’m totally pleased to see them, early or not.

In the past I would expect to see this swath of umbrella-like leaves at the beginning of May.

These flowers too, at the beginning of May. But who knows what this coming season will bring and when. We shall see.

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.

2 thoughts on “Emerging Mayapples”

    1. Hi Buddy!

      Mayapples hold a special place in my heart too. My Mom always had them in our yard. And thanks for your sweet comment about my photos. I’m very pleased that you enjoy them.

      So glad you read my posts!
      Bren

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