These trees are an invasive species, growing in many of our natural areas in the city. This particular tree was growing at Edworthy Park.
"European Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is frequently planted for its showy clusters of white flowers in spring followed by an excellent display of fruit that develop in tight clusters 4-5" wide. Individual fruits are about 3/8" in diameter. Fruits start maturing in August and hang on through October."
In winter, Bohemian Waxwings seek out the ornamental Rowanberry/European Mountain-ash for its berries.
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We saw this Giant Hyssop wildflower in a cluster of these plants in Weaselhead, the only location that it has been found in Calgary.
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One of a number of attempts to get a photo of a Prairie Gentian that I'm reasonably happy with. It just doesn't seem to happen with these wildflowers. The petals of this particular plant look more pointed than other Prairie Gentians that I have photographed elsewhere. This plant was growing in Griffith Woods on 2nd August last year (2007).
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I've just uploaded about eight new photos so that I could make this mosaic of a few photos taken yesterday morning. We had an enjoyable walk all morning in an interesting area called Strathcona Park Ravine. Most people I go with don't take photos, so some of them like to receive a few photos of things they saw on a particular walk. I thought that an fd mosaic might tie up people's Inboxes less than if I sent individual images!
1. Fireweed, 2. Beauty in miniature, 3. Prickly Lettuce, 4. Black Henbane seedpods, 5. Coopers Hawk, 6. Larvae tunnels, 7. Rust on Saskatoon berries, 8. Black Henbane, 9. Dame's-rocket
Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
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This is one of my favourite wildflowers. Just love the colour and the toothed petal tips. I think I've only seen it in one location in the city other than several plants growing at the Reader Rock Garden. After a walk at Edworthy Park this morning, I decided to call in at Reader on the way home. The weather forecast for the long weekend is cold and wet, so I thought I would make the most of the sunshine today. Happy long weekend, everyone. Stay safe!
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