Pictures From the Woods
Simple Plant
Posted by Bill Ault (GBA, Canada) on 8 May 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
A horsetail begins to grow besides a pine.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Great example, it looks like a strong variety is it wild?
8 May 2008 7:48am
@Observing: Definitely wild - grows everywhere it is slightly damp around here.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Great shot! Love it against the tree trunk, it really pops!
8 May 2008 10:07am
@Betty: Thanks Betty - the colours in the woods right now are at their second best... fall of course winning the overall title.
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
The structure of this plant is unique, giving it a special beauty. You captured it well.
8 May 2008 8:52pm
@Earnest: Earnest I believe they are among the oldest plants still around there are fossils of much larger version of them and early American settlers for scouring pots and pans used the silicone found inside...
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
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