It is always a pleasure to pull off the highway during the over 200 kilometer stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway which runs between Hearst and Longlac. This year I found 3 species of shrubs that I seldom see.
- Alder-leaved Buckthorn
Alder-leaved Buckthorn (Rhamnus alnifolia)
Alder-leaved Buckthorn (Rhamnus alnifolia)
2. Broad-leaved Meadowsweet
Broad-leaved Meadowsweet (Spiraea latifolia)
Broad-leaved Meadowsweet (Spiraea latifolia)
3. Wolfberry
Wolfberry (Symphocarpos occidentalis)
Wolfberry (Symphocarpos occidentalis)
Wild Rose, Balsam Fir and White-cedar are also found.
Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)
Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
White-cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
Oak Fern
Oak Fern
Wildflowers include:
Starflower
Star-flower (Trientalis borealis)
Yellow Hawkweed (Hieracium caespitosum)
Pussy-toes (Antennaria)
Common Buttercup
Common Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
Birdfoot Trefoil
Birdfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
and a Kaleidoscope of Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies. This is a common sight in the north.
Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies
Miles Hearn