Wildflower of the Month/April

The Carolina Spring Beauty (Claytonia caroliniana) is one of the first wildflowers of the spring woodlands.  It grows in rich, moist woodlands; throughout our region.  The Carolina Spring Beauty has oblong leaves; while the Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) has elongated leaves.  Both are common in our area.  This image was taken at the Rich Mountain Battlefield in Randolph County, WV.

Seasonal Wild Flowers of the Eastern Forests

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