Today Closed Gentians are in flower. As the name implies these flowers never open. Bumblebees force their way into the flowers seeking nectar and pollination occurs.
Sand Jointweed is also in flower. This species is noticeable for its apparent lack of leaves.
And a very colorful sub-adult insect - a nymphal stage of the Green Stink Bug - posed nicely for this picture. In its adult form it will be a leaf-green shield-shaped insect!
John
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| Closed Gentian |
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| Sand Jointweed |
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| Green Stink Bug - nymphal stage |
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