Cloudy and wet, 75°F. 
More from Beavers Bend, this time wildflowers. There were flood warnings the entire time I was there and the lake was very full. Wildflowers were blooming like crazy! Here’s a view of the flooded Mountain Fork river. You can see where the sidewalk is supposed to be (left of the tree line). It’s still very pretty.
Around the cabin were some gorgeous wildflowers. White Milkweed was the first thing I saw, it was practically glowing from the dim treeline.
So pretty. Bear with me..
This photo shows the buds in several stages of growth. Yes, I was a bit obsessed with it.
But if you look closer..
.. and closer. Didn’t that shape show up in several horror movies? Such an interesting bloom.
Another white bloom caught my eye, this one was a bit more dainty. Moth Mullein. Check out the colors and textures! The hairs covering the stems and flowers look almost sticky, but that long legged critter doesn’t seem to mind.
Even the hidden weed Prunella was mysterious looking. This little plant has the common name of heals-all and has been used medicinally, for ages, by many a people.
Blue lobelia.
One of the cutest Monardas I’ve ever seen, there are several layers to this little Spotted Beebalm. It was growing in shade, which might be why it wasn’t fuller.
So many layers it was hard to get a photo of it!
I was in his way. I moved. Bess Beetle.
Gorgeous Carolina Wild Petunia. Funny how the flowers around the cabin only put up a single bloom or a single stalk.
I’m rarely mesmerized by grass, but this velvet rosette was so delicate and airy.
Mesmerizing!
Growing right out of a tree!
Finally something bright!
And then there was this fellow, a huge wolf spider.
Later I went to see the lake and go for a hike.
I’ve decided I might need some waders! Lots of fish being caught this weekend.
Walking up the hill I saw a lot of prairie plantain. I’ve never seen it before that I remember. They were all about 4′ tall. Lady Bird Johnson says “Cherokees used as a poultice for cuts, bruises, tumors and infections.”
The flower buds are neat looking, green and white and uniquely shaped.
When they open, the tiny, tiny white flowers come out.
Here is a view of the buds/blooms in several states of development. Hard to believe these tall heavy bloom stalks haven’t blown over.
May Apple fruit.
I wish I hadn’t just walked by this one. Interesting flower.
Nuttall’s wild indigo growing in shade, it was so delicate.
Closer view of the flowers.
There’s still one more Beavers Bend post to come, featuring flowers along the highway!
Very pretty!
Thank You!