65/365: Yes, Another Flower

65/365: Yes, Another Flower, a photo by doglington on Flickr.

This is become cliche for me. But I'm not trying to punt. I'm genuinely amazed at all the flowers and plants that are bursting out. I'm not sure how their long-term health will fare as we are having periods of warm Spring-like weather interspersed with a week of freezing cold weather. So maybe the buds of one week will be the casualties of the next week. We've had a cold week and this guy came through. If he can just hang in there, they are forecasting some balmy weather in the 70s for next week.

58/365: Early Flower

58/365: Early Flower, a photo by doglington on Flickr.

The early flowers are coming out in Sonoma, even though we are still praying for more rain and we are expecting a plunge in temperatures next week. I hope this little guy survives a brief return to winter. Today at 70 degrees and sunny, it was ready for spring.

I was told the name of this flower and now I can't remember it, but I love the way it droops over and hangs like a chandelier. It seems to want to grow in areas of dappled shade or, at least, that's where I find it.

46/365: Zigadenus

46/365: Zigadenus, a photo by doglington on Flickr.

The early wildflowers are starting to come up. Although they may be in for a shock since temps are expected to plummet again after some springlike weather. This is the Zigadenus, which is a lovely flower until you hear its other name: The Death Camas. Seems all parts of the plant are toxic, due to the presence of alkaloids. Grazing animals, such as sheep and cattle, may be affected and this or related species have caused human fatalities. So look, but don't touch.