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Mullein, Verbascum thapsus

Denny Tyler — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:15:19 +0000

When I go hiking plants that stand out from the rest in some way tend to pique my curiosity. Such is the case with mullein.

Mullein

This plant first caught my attention in the spring. It is difficult to miss. The one in the photo is young and only 10-12 inches across.

The [...]

Indian Strawberry

Denny Tyler — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:50:45 +0000

AKA – False Strawberry, Mock Strawberry, She Mei.

Indian Strawberry

I’ve always heard this referred to as snake berry. I assumed it was because the berry grew right next to the ground making it perfect snake food. That still may be true, the name She Mei is Chinese meaning snake strawberry.

The name [...]

How do I find and identify ginseng?

Denny Tyler — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:19:32 +0000

Ginseng hunters, or ‘seng hunters, are a unique and unfortunately a dieing breed.

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There are many plants in the mountains with medicinal properties which naturally give the plants monetary value. Ginseng has always been at the top of the list in terms of value.

As a teenager I was always anxious for the [...]

These Colors Do Run

Denny Tyler — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:38:45 +0000

Morning Glory

———When one tugs at a single thing in nature; he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

Wordless Wednesday

Denny Tyler — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:51:42 +0000

———When one tugs at a single thing in nature; he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

Wildflowers Along Beaver Creek

Denny Tyler — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:11:37 +0000

Beaver Creek - Beaver, West Virginia

Late summer is without question one of my favorite times of the year in the mountains. I very much enjoy taking photos of the wildflowers and the late summer wildflowers can sure put on a show.

Ironweed

Ironweed (Vernonia altissima)

Vernonieae is a tribe of about 1300 [...]

Hummingbird Clear Wing Moth

Denny Tyler — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:25:50 +0000

This photo is of a Hummingbird Clear Wing Moth gathering nectar from Thistle.

Hummingbird Clear Wing Moth / Thistle

I absolutely love going hiking and seeing something new. With the amount of diversity in Appalachia among the plants and animals you just never know what you are going to experience with each trip.

It [...]

In Full Bloom

Denny Tyler — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:47:26 +0000

I went around my house today checking out all the wildflowers in bloom. Every since I started playing with a camera I have pretty much regulated myself to scenic photos. A big reason for that is because when you are taking long distance shots – detail isn’t quite as important as subject matter. That is [...]

Doomed Existence

Denny Tyler — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:33:39 +0000

No, I’m not talking about hillbillies this time. I am talking about some local plant-life.

This ramp patch is on the clear cut mountain that has been prepped for mining. One thing I noticed about this patch right away. They are full grown plants and about three inches smaller than [...]

Mystery Plant

Denny Tyler — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:46:46 +0000

Can you identify this plant? I have searched high and low for the answer and yet I have no clue what it is. Right now in the mountains this plant and it’s relative, the same except for a white flower, are in full bloom and scattered all through some hollows. [...]