Cup Plant Leaf

The cup plant is a North American perennial with distinctive cup-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. The leaves grow directly opposite each other so as to create a cup to retain water. Their intriguing texture and shape caught my attention. These were looking amazing at Glacial Park this morning.

Timothy Grass

Timothy grass, is a perennial bunchgrass that is native to Europe and widely naturalized in North America. It is named after Timothy Hanson, an American farmer who promoted its use as a forage crop in the 18th century. It grows to between 2 and 4 feet tall. I really like the color and texture.

Birds Foot Violet- Hoary Puccoon

  Recently, I came across a controlled burn along the Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine, a sight that opened up new paths of exploration I might not have dared venture into otherwise. I had previously marked this particular area using Google Maps’ satellite view. There, I could see unofficial trails winding through...Continue reading

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