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Arboretum: Beggarticks and its Pollinators

by sicloot Posted on September 12, 2013

Aside from the aphids, I spotted a number of other creatures in the Arboretum last week. An American bullfrog was spread out lazily in the marsh waters.

American bullfrog lounging in water — American bullfrog

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Urban Nature Walk: Bussey Meadow

by sicloot Posted on July 4, 2013

On Sunday, Jef led a small group of us on an urban nature walk. We started at the Bussey Brook Meadow and moved on to the Arnold Arboretum, ending at the Forest Hills gate. Mosquitoes hounded us, especially in the Meadow.

Jef called the meadow a European wildflower garden. We saw some periwinkle-colored chicory flowers (Cichorium intybus) and bird’s-foot trefoil flowers (Lotus corniculatus) with orange streaks on bright yellow. These were among the many wildflowers native to Europe.

Bird's-foot trefoil flowers and flower buds — Bird’s-foot trefoil

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Last to Leaf Out

by sicloot Posted on April 21, 2012

Spring has arrived early this year. The lilacs are in bloom. And most of the trees at the Arnold Arboretum have either bloomed or started to leaf out.

Lilacs at the Arnold Arboretum — Lilacs blooming at the Arnold Arboretum

A few species still wait cautiously. Among those that have yet to wake:

Ailanthus altissima — Tree of Heaven
Albizia julibrissin — Silktree/Mimosa
Catalpa ovata — Chinese Catalpa
Fraxinus excelsior — European Ash
Gymnocladus dioica — Kentucky Coffeetree
Rhus chinensis — Chinese Sumac
Robinia pseudoacacia — Black Locust

View from the top of Peters Hill — View from the top of the Arboretum's Peters Hill

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Arboretum: Beggarticks and its Pollinators

Urban Nature Walk: Bussey Meadow

Last to Leaf Out

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