Monthly Archives: March 2013

Early Spring Update – Mitchell Mill

Posted on March 26, 2013 by B. W. Wells Association

The early spring Sandworts are starting to bloom at the Mitchell Mill State Natural Area. They are most likely Minuartia glabra (or Minuartia groenlandica var glabra). If so, their common name is Appalachian Stitchwort. The following photos show their opposite, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Appalachian Stitchwort, Diamorpha smallii, Early Saxifrage, Elf Orpine, Floating Water Willow, Ludwigia peploides, Minuartia glabra, Minuartia groenlandica var glabra, Myriophyllum aquaticum, Parrot Feather, Rock Spike Moss, Sandwort, Saxifraga virginiensis, Selaginella rupestris | 1 Comment

Diamorpha smallii (Elf Orpine) in Late Winter

Posted on March 14, 2013 by B. W. Wells Association

The granitic flatrocks of the Mitchell Mill State Natural Area are colorful on a late winter day, with red colonies of Diamorpha smallii scattered across a background of dark green mosses and light green lichens. The plants are currently in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged compact rosettes, Diamorpha smallii, Ellf Orpine, granitic flatrocks, Mitchell Mill State Natural Area, semi-dormant rosette stage, succulent winter annual | Leave a comment

Monthly Archives: March 2013

Early Spring Update – Mitchell Mill

Diamorpha smallii (Elf Orpine) in Late Winter

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