The stem comes out of the earth in a graceful arch. At the end of the arch, a flower slightly washed in pink, bows in greeting to welcome you to the forest as it awakens to spring.
As plants sprout and flowers open, I’m always amazed at the hidden beauty lying below the surface. There is so much life just underneath my feet that I walk past unknowingly. In spring, an unassuming patch of ground becomes transformed into a marvel that stops me in my tracks.
Public Service Announcement:
It is important to stay on the trail and keep dogs on a leash during this time of year so that plants don’t become trampled.
Latin name: Cardamine nuttallii
