Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Will the seeds mature?

 Toward the end of my walk on the FRC Nature Trail, I came across a tall, or formerly tall, Corn Lily that had been stomped to the ground.  I tried to prop it up, but that was futile.  The base of the stem was damaged.  Then I noticed the beautiful florescence and decided to take some close-ups.
The flowers looked very fresh (click photo for more detail), but I wondered if they would get sufficient water through the damaged stem to complete their life cycle.  I, like most people, are probably used to looking at these from a distance.  They are impressive in certain settings like high mountain meadows.  But a very close look at the flowers is worth more time.  One of the most beautiful lilies.

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