Spring Beauty on Easy Loop
Blooming for a brief moment in early spring, Spring Beauty takes advantage of the sunlight reaching the forest floor before shade is created by leaf growth in the canopy. Spring beauty is important for the survival of early pollinators such as andrenid bees and various species of flies. The bright pink pinstripes on the creamy white petals guide pollinators straight to the nectar at the center of the flower. Picture Credit: Joshua Cohen
