I love seeing this plant with it's beautiful bright berries. Just love the mix of orangy red, green and black. This one was growing in the forest in Bragg Creek Natural Area, east of Kananaskis and west of Calgary, when we went there to botanize the area on 3rd September. Those who are unfamiliar with wild plants may confuse this plant with the False Solomon's-seal, as the leaves are similar.
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A chunky mushroom, photographed in West Bragg Creek on August 27th.
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This is a macro shot of a very tiny Sedge, growing at Bragg Creek Provincial Park, west of Calgary. It is common, native and grows on moist banks and meadows. Also known as Golden-fruited Sedge. The fruit are 2-3mm long, oval, plump, light blue-green to orange-yellow, fleshy and translucent when fresh, becoming white and coarsely ribbed when dried. Belongs to the Sedge family, Cyperaceae.
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Took this almost a month ago, in Bragg Creek natural Area, west of the city. A far cry from yesterday's snow and cold temperature! Today has been grey, too, though the sun has just this moment come out.
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I think there might be one teeny speck in this image that is in focus, LOL! However, I kind of like it and, those of you who know how small moss capsules are, will appreciate the macro, ha. One of these capsules might be something like an eighth of an inch long, if that? The yellow are spores on the tips of the capsules. Can't remember what kind of moss this was, but it was found in West Bragg Creek, Kananaskis.
I'm going to absolutely collapse in a short while, with a mug of coffee and the sandwich I took with me today but never ate. A handful of us made a return visit today to Rod Handfield's property south west of the city, and we spent the whole day botanizing and mushrooming. Totally exhausted and I need some "lunch" and coffee. I think I am totally "mushroomed out" - it's a wonderful forest to explore and we found all sorts of interesting things. I'm filthy, tired and hungry .... and happy : )
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