The Flower Hour #20: Shadows of Desert Florals
The most beautiful wildflowers are the ones
that thrive in the face of adversity.*
Thanks to the amazing Terri for another Flower Hour prompt.
Wildflowers have long been symbols of tenacity and resiliency and, when you see where some not only grow, but flourish, it’s no wonder! Conning my wildflower album to find inspiration for today’s post I came across a number of examples of the perseverance of the humble wildflower.




Also known as Hairy White Aster and Frost Aster.



Common Sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus)


↑ Both of these shots were taken on the marsh observation deck at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. The greenery you can see beyond the pickets is misleading — the deck is at least six feet off the ground (I can walk under it without ducking). ↓

Please take a moment to visit Terri’s site and be amazed at her spectacular flower photography:
The Flower Hour #20: Shadows of Desert Florals
Live like a wildflower — strong, wild and beautiful!
’Til next time, y’all…
*Matshona Dhliwayo is a Canadian Philosopher and author of “The Little Book of Inspiration”.

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