Spring came early this year.
The 'appear without fail' mayapples made their arrival in March. The green foliage of these short perennials broke through the ground in the woods and soon produced an emerald carpet covering the forest floor.
The mayapples always greet spring from under the towering trees.
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| Look closely between the leaves to see the hidden flower. |
Most mayapples bear a surprise; a small, single white flower hidden under their broad, umbrella-like leaves.
I actually have to lift the leaves to observe the simple flower.
Observing the mayapple flowers, whether in March, April or May…just another rite of spring!
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