Monthly Archives: June 2023

Weird Wednesday – Eyed Click Beetle

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Eliza Waters

The eyed click beetle, or eyed elater (Alaus oculatus), is common in the eastern U.S. It lives in deciduous forests, where the larvae grow in decaying logs, preying on longhorn beetle grubs. The adults can be 1¾ inches long. The … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday – Purple & Yellow

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Eliza Waters

I’ve been absent from IAVOM for a while, mostly due to time constraints, but here is a vase I put together this weekend to celebrate the peak blooms of Catmint (Nepeta racemosa), Carolina lupine (Thermopsis villosa) and Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa). … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Robin’s Plantain

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Weird Wednesday – Foxglove Fasciation

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Fasciation is described as abnormal fusion and flattening of plant organs, usually stems, resulting in ribbon-like, coiled and contorted tissue. The growing tip or apical meristem of the plant, which normally produces cylindrical tissue, instead becomes elongated perpendicularly to the … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Sycamore Bark

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Flag Day

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday – Iris ensata

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Song Sparrow

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Listen here

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Silent Sunday – Beech leaves

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Floral Friday – In the Woods

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Enjoy the slideshow!

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