May Flowers

Dateline: Dr. Edmund A Babler Memorial State Park (West of St. Louis, MO)

Rip and I headed out on the trail today to enjoy the lush Spring growth and bountiful wild flowers. In just the last few days, we have witnessed the trees pop and the woods fill in with the brilliant green you see in this photo. The trees are Oak, Elm, Maple, Black Locust and Dogwood among others. Please enjoy our presentation of 16 spring flowers.Star of Bethlehem (and a visitor)Orange Puccoon (aka Hoary)

Violet Wood Sorrel

Columbine

Hispid Buttercup

This Honeysuckle is exotic to the area and unwanted.

Miami Mist (Phacelia) White Snakeroot

Violets

Dwarf Larkspur

Crane's Bill (Wild Geranium)

Philadelphia Fleabane

Dewberry Wild Sweet William (Blue Phlox) Spring Beauty

Black Locust