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In the woods we return to reason and faith-Emerson

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Monday, May 26, 2014

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Today Birdseye Speedwell was in flower. There are eleven Speedwell species to be found in our area.
And these billowing green galls engulfed twigs and flowers on an Azalea. Unlike many galls which are caused by insects, these are the result of a fungus. Eventually they will turn white.
John
Birdseye speedwell

Azalea gall

Azalea gall

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