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  • Flower With Freckles by George Simpkins

    Flower With Freckles

    A Deptford Pink wildflower which is small and needs the white spots to attract the attention of passing insects.

  • Almost Open by George Simpkins

    Almost Open

    A close up of a thistle bloom in the final stage of being fully open.

  • Tree Frog And Fly by George Simpkins

    Tree Frog And Fly

    The fly appears to be trying to sneak up on the frog. Maybe it lost a bet with the other flies.

  • Crown Vetch by George Simpkins

    Crown Vetch

    The Crown Vetch plant used to be considered great for soil erosion, but now it has fallen out of favor due to its evasive nature. No matter what, it has a beautiful blossom.

  • Hop Clover by George Simpkins

    Hop Clover

    A forage plant found in fields.

  • Sneezeweed by George Simpkins

    Sneezeweed

    One description that I read about the common sneezeweed was that in the past the leaves were dried and ground for snuff. When sniffed it would cause the person to sneeze which would expel evil spirits from the body.

  • Wild Roses by George Simpkins

    Wild Roses

    A grouping of wild Carolina roses that grow in the Ozarks.

  • Out Of The Black by George Simpkins

    Out Of The Black

    A yellow center white narcissus daffodil against a black background.

  • Bloodroot Bouquet by George Simpkins

    Bloodroot Bouquet

    A grouping of blossoms of the wild bloodroot plant.

  • Milkweed Blossoms by George Simpkins

    Milkweed Blossoms

    From what I could find on the internet, this is the blossom of the Four Leaf Milkweed plant that grows wild in the area.