Fun in the Park Despite Mugginess

7/10/2024

Log date: July 7
Although we had a few warm and humid days, these conditions seem to be welcomed by several plant species. I took a photo of the tansies by the parking lot in the early morning, and thought that was it for the day. In the afternoon Denise sent me two beautiful photos of slime molds on the stump of a downed tree near the dam. I could not wait to check them out.

Ghost pipe plant has a better name in Chinese: 水晶蘭, which means “Crystal orchid”. The cluster is getting taller everyday and today they look like a group of beautiful high school girls hanging out together.

The pattern of the clouds and the reflections were fascinating. I could not wait to record them to share with you.

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Brightwood Park is on the North end of Prospect Street. Go past Franklin School and look for the entrance on the left.

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