Early spring wildflowers, the spring ephemerals, are vivid reminders of the fragile beauty and existence of life on earth. They tease and please with spectacular, short-lived blooms. They always leave us wanting more, and we’re quite willing to wait another year for another show. It never gets old.

Serviceberry (Amelanchier), a small flowering tree

Marsh Marigold in the wet soil along a small stream

White Trillium, a woodland wildflower favoring rich, moist soils (1 of 2)

Red Trillium in filtered light on a rich woodland site
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