The Flower Hour #29:  Vis Medicatrix Naturæ* 

Domestic Apple (Malus domestica)  —  also Common Apple and Wild Apple.
Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
Wood Anemone (Anemonoides quinquefolia)
Bristly Buttercup (Ranunculus hispidus)
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)
Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris)
White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
Arrowleaf Violet (Viola sagittata)
Rocketcress (Barbarea vulgaris)
Pepperwort (Lepidium campestre)
Purple Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum)
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)
American Blackcurrent (Ribes americanum)
Common Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)

Sincere thanks as always to the delightful Terri for another reminder to seek the joy in the flowers around us.  Please take a few minutes to read her blog, her aptly chosen quotes and her spectacularly beautiful floral images — it’ll be the loveliest few minutes of your day:

’Til next time, y’all…

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Vis Medicatrix Naturæ translated to English is The Healing Power of Nature.

2John Muir, from “Our National Parks” — his collection of essays published in 1901 — Page 410, Chapter3 “The Yellowstone National Park” in his anthology “John Muir Ultimate Collection”.

3John Muir, from “The Yosemite” — his very personal, encyclopedic guide to nature  in the Sierra Nevada — Page 818, Chapter 16 “Hetch Hetchy Valley” in his anthology “John Muir Ultimate Collection”.


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4 responses to “The Flower Hour #29:  Vis Medicatrix Naturæ* ”

  1. Lovely collection of wildflowers, Pam! Muir’s quotes are always so perfect. I have several of his books on Kindle, and can search for subjects in those books to create a quote from his writings!

    1. Thanks so much. After being housebound for so many weeks, yesterday was everything! 🙂

  2. Oh, I hope you’re ok! Nothing like spring to put actual spring in your step!

    1. So true! It’s hard not to be happy at this time of year! xx

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