All of these photos were
taken with a Canon EOS 20D with a Sigma 105mm DG Macro lens.
I hope you enjoy my photos of some of the wildflowers of the Bruce
Peninsula.
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The Pitcher Plant is a carniverous flower. Most carniverous
flowers live in nitrogen deficient soils and have adapted to these conditions
by augmenting the inadequate nitrogen supply by capturing and consuming
insects. In the case of the Pitcher Plant, this augmentation goes beyond
consuming insects to also consuming spiders and the occasional very small
frog. To accomplish this, the Pitcher Plant is lined with red veins of
nectar that lure the prey down into the plant, where downward pointing fine
hairs block the prey's escape.
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The Birdsfoot Trefoil is a drought resistant
wild legume that produces palatable, nutritious forage for livestock and
deer. Introducing Birdsfoot Trefoil into grass pastureland has produced
30% higher daily weight gains in grazing cattle.
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This is a Harebell, the flower that gave rise to the
phrase "bluebells of Scotland".
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This is another photograph of the Virginia
Rose. Virginia Rose thickets make great cover for many birds and animals.
It also provides food for many species of birds, including Bluebirds, Waxwings,
Robins, Wild Turkeys...on and on. It is also a food supply for deer, rabbit,
and beaver.
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