Thursday was a beautiful sunny day -- just right for a little walk. The hellebores are blooming in their usual modest manner, looking down at the ground.
Looking back at the house. . .
Looking down the holler -- how about that Carolina blue sky!
Seed pod of Datura aka Jimson Weed or Thorn Apple. Poisonous.
No sign of green on the deciduous trees . . .
Saw briar berries? I'm not sure.
A fine collection of lichens ...
I guess that's what the white stuff is.
Unknown bracket fungi . . .
Aha! A rare full frontal hellebore!
And this below is Turkey Tail bracket fungi -- said to be good for cancer prevention. Usually made into a tea. I have to admit I haven't tried it.
