White Top Sedge

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White Top Sedge – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Tight Crop White top sedge.

This is a new to me interesting flower. The flower is actually the tiny blooms in the center. The leaves turn white much like a poinsettia.  And as always in the ecosystem there are spider webs and a tiny beetle like creature in residence. (see tight crop.)

Wildflower Wednesday

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Bees and Thistle – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Thistle – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Thist;e to bee – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015

More men fail through lack of purpose than lack of talent. – Billy Sunday

While beautiful, this plant looks like it could hurt you.

Quote found at http://www.quotes-inspirational.com/quotes/wildflowers/

Pretty Birds

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Pair of Glossies = Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Heron Among the Pickerel Weed – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015

“How different every hour is from the one before!”- Marty Rubin

Getting into the summer groove, it seems the wildflowers are on their second bloom, and the birds are leaving their nests.

Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/newness