Could it be, a Grand Illusion

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:51 pm

Normally I look at Daffodils to be the harbingers of spring, an indicator species, if you will, one of which that foretells of a much more pleasant climate to come to the mountains and the foothills of Western North Carolina. Though, however, I have noted many times in the past that they are preceded by an even lesser flower, one whose identity eludes me for the moment and that I have added to my list of indicators, which hearld the coming of spring.

This tiny flower is only about 2 maybe 3 mm. in size and is at present growing very close to the ground. Though it is still mid-winter, it seems that life is awakening at the ground level. Our temperatures have been quite mild, unseasonable actually and we have had an abundance of rain. More than likely there is still bad and cold weather to come but for the moment a glimmer of hope.

JoanYoung · Post by **JoanYoung** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:22 pm

Beautiful pics Ken. I hope that spring will soon be there for you. But I am not sure if you should get your hopes up right now as it seems a bit too early for it!! Sorry!!

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:54 pm

ya see,,, there is a glimmer

approaching the middle of February,, its coming

Mike B in OKlahoma · Post by **Mike B in OKlahoma** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:26 pm

I'd say your flowers should Come Sail Away, but if it is truly a harbinger of Spring, you'll be Rockin' the Paradise!

Mike the STYX fan!

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:49 am

Nice little flower there Ken,looks to be some kind of Crucifer to me,like Mouse Ear or some kind of mustard.

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:09 am

Thanks Mike and Cyclops

Yes they are a tiny little flower. I figured the "Grand Illusion" header would stir up a fan somewhere.

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:56 am

Yes well when i saw the topic title i was expecting something abstract.

jmlphoto · Post by **jmlphoto** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:29 am

gotta love those extra tiny flowers.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:27 pm

If it wasn't for people like you Ken...we would miss these little jewels.

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:24 pm

Thanks Jordan and Doug. I suppose it is my anticipation of the arrival of spring that prompts my diligent search for signs of new life or growth.