Flower Power - Blooming Now

Here are photos of just some of the many flowers that have been in bloom in the wilds of southern to mid-Maine these last several weeks. All photos by Jocelyn Hubbell.

Fringed Polygala.

Bluettes.

Bluettes that look more white than blue.

Jack in the Pulpit.

Left: Blue-eyed Grass. Right: Lowbush Blueberries.

Two pink Lady's Slipper Orchids in bloom. They were within a foot of each other. Note the two different shades of pink.

Resources for Learning About Native Plants:

• Maine Natural Areas Program - Communities, Plants, and Animals.
• Maine Natural Areas Program - Lady's-slippers in Maine.
• Wild Seed Project article about Pink Lady Slipper Orchids
• Wild Seed Project - Native Plant Profiles
• Maine Audubon's Native Plant Finder.

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