Wildflower of the Month/September

Jewelweed is a common wildflower in our region. It grows in cool, moist woodlands and may be found throughout the highlands. there are two distinct species; the Spotted Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens capensis) is the orange flowered Jewelweed.  The yellow flowered Pale Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens pallida) seems to me to be a little less common; but both species can be found growing side by side in the same location. A creamy-white flowered form may be also found in Tucker County. A white and yellow type can be found in the Spruce Knob region.

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Butterfly of the Month/July-Harris' Checkerspot

The Butterflies Of West Virginia and their Caterpillars (Pitt Series in Nature and Natural History)

The Harris' Checkerspot (Chlosyne harrisii liggetti) is a common butterfly of higher elevations. The larvae feeds on the Flat-top White Aster (Aster umbellatus), which grows only in high mountain bogs. This butterfly is very common in the Canaan Valley area. Look for this species in June and July, while on your high mountain tours.

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