Rose Mallow is a distant cousin of the Velvet-leaf Mallow. Its leaves have a similar shape to Velvet-leaf Mallow's leaves, but have serrated edges. And its leaves are almost as soft as those of Velvet-leaf Mallow.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
A Half-dozen "Roses"
This beautiful rose-colored flower, Pavonia lasiopetala, goes by a number of common names, such as Pavonia, Rock Rose and Rose Pavonia, but Rose Mallow is the best indication this really isn't a rose, at least not one in the Rosaceae Family. Rose Mallow, as the name indicates, is in the Malvaceae Family.
Rose Mallow is a distant cousin of the Velvet-leaf Mallow. Its leaves have a similar shape to Velvet-leaf Mallow's leaves, but have serrated edges. And its leaves are almost as soft as those of Velvet-leaf Mallow.
This set of photographs was taken along the Water Loop Trail at Hardberger Park on Monday, October 14, 2013.
Rose Mallow is a distant cousin of the Velvet-leaf Mallow. Its leaves have a similar shape to Velvet-leaf Mallow's leaves, but have serrated edges. And its leaves are almost as soft as those of Velvet-leaf Mallow.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday Afternoon Salado Saunter
Friday, November 2, 2012
Salado Creek Greenway, Robert Tobin Park Trailhead downstream
Today's photos:
As I began walking along the trail today, it was looking like this would be another walk dominated by wildflowers and butterflies. And there certainly is nothing wrong with that. But I have learned to expect the unexpected.
The very large white-tailed buck was quite unexpected as I rounded a bend in the trail. I don't think he was expecting to see me either. White-tailed deer are very plentiful in the upper Salado Creek watershed, so it was not a complete surprise, but this is the first time I have encountered one this far downstream.
Salado Creek Greenway, Robert Tobin Park Trailhead downstream
Today's photos:
The very large white-tailed buck was quite unexpected as I rounded a bend in the trail. I don't think he was expecting to see me either. White-tailed deer are very plentiful in the upper Salado Creek watershed, so it was not a complete surprise, but this is the first time I have encountered one this far downstream.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
A Walk in the Garden
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
San Antonio Botanical Garden, Texas Native Trail once around the pond
Today's photos:
There was much to see and photograph today at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, especially along the section of the Texas Native Trail (pdf map link) that circles the pond. This particular section of the trail emphasizes the plants of the East Texas Pineywoods region.
I would like to have had more time to spend walking today, but physical therapy for my shoulder took priority. As can be seen in the photographs, there is much more to the Botanical Gardens than just plants.
So that there is no confusion, the butterfly in the first photograph of the series is a Queen butterfly. It is one of at least a couple of butterfly species that closely mimic the appearance of the Monarch butterfly.
San Antonio Botanical Garden, Texas Native Trail once around the pond
Today's photos:
I would like to have had more time to spend walking today, but physical therapy for my shoulder took priority. As can be seen in the photographs, there is much more to the Botanical Gardens than just plants.
So that there is no confusion, the butterfly in the first photograph of the series is a Queen butterfly. It is one of at least a couple of butterfly species that closely mimic the appearance of the Monarch butterfly.
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