Southern Magnolia

I am patiently waiting (not so much) for the first bloom of the year on my magnolia tree. I love how the pod is furry before it blooms. Can’t wait to smell it! 132/365.

Water Shield

A perennial aquatic plant with long, branching stems and floating oval leaves that may reach 4–5 inches in length and resemble small water lily leaves, only without a split. There is a thick, jellylike covering on the young stems, buds, and lower leaf surfaces. Underwater parts have a reddish or purplish tinge. It spreads quickly via rhizomes. Flowers are small, reddish purple, and not showy; they are held above the water’s surface. 131/365.

Blackberry Blooms

I didn’t realize these were blackberry blooms until I looked on google images (which is by the way, a great way to identify things). Now that I look closer I can see the beginning of a blackberry in the middle of the flowers. 127/365.

Dragonfly

Saw one of the first dragonflies at the pond today. They are also called Eastern Pondhawks. I didn’t know that. This is a female. 126/365.