When I took a picture of the purple “dame’s rocket” and then took one of the tall yellow flowers, I did not realize that they were both members of the brassica family (mustard). The yellow plant is sometimes called yellow rocket and it was brought here by European settlers because it provides edible greens early in the spring. I just learned this after I clicked on the Info button in my photos app. Dame’s rocket looks a bit like native phlox but has four petals while phlox has five.
What a lovely way to save some beams from that old barn! Rocket greens are great in a salad.
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The Love sign is great! Wishing a good start to May.
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ReplyDeleteLovely pics, especially the river.
ReplyDeleteDame's Rocket is a very attractive plant, but highly invasive.
ReplyDeleteGostei destas belas fotos.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e tenha um bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Ah, that's why they reminded me of mustard! Good to know the Rockets now! Loved the river scenes...I just take a sigh and want to watch the water flow on by.
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ReplyDeleteSalvaging the barn parts was well worth it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place!
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