Don't Forget to Shoot the Fruit

Thank you for contributing 607 observations in June from 103 observers!

Summer is here. Although some of our target species can still be seen flowering at high elevations, many have moved on to their fruiting phases. Fruit are also important to document as the next phenological phase of the flowering plant and an important food source for all kinds of birds, insects, and small mammals.

Keep a look out for budding and flowering Bluebead Lily (Clintonia borealis), Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense), and Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) at or near tree-line on high peaks. You may also see flowering Mountain Cranberry, Labrador Tea, Bog Bilberry, and Mountain Avens.

The other target species have moved on to fruiting, including Yellow Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum), Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides), and Red Trillium (Trillium erectum) pictured above. Bluebead Lily (Clintonia borealis), Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense), and Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) have started fruiting at low latitudes and elevations.

Thank you & don't forget to shoot the fruit!

Posted on July 16, 2019 10:06 AM by annie_evankow