Zelkova serrata

This Zelkova serrata tree stands on the Harrison Street hill in West Lafayette. Picture taken April 19, 2010.

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The tree in the foreground without much leaf growth yet is a black walnut tree (Juglans nigra).

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Closer picture of leaves of the Zelkova tree. There are tiny flowers in the leaf axils. Picture taken April 22, 2010.

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Pokeweed

Pokeweed is coming up now. Better get some before it gets too big.

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Wild strawberry

A strawberry plant (Fragaria, possibly Fragaria virginiana), growing wild at Celery Bog Park, April 20, 2010.

Sam says the strawberry plants here never bear fruit. He has been watching them for some time now.

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Phlox divaricata

Phlox divaricata is a common spring wildflower in our woodlands. It's flowering now. This is at Celery Bog Park along the pond trail, April 20, 2010.

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Alopecurus pratensis with Anthomyiid fly

Alopecurus pratensis, a common grass. The insect is an Anthomyiid fly. Picture taken at Celery Bog Park near the paved trail, April 20, 2010.

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Fothergilla

Fothergilla shrubs are flowering. These are planted north of Stewart Center on the Purdue campus. Once this was a big parking lot. Now it is Paradise, in reverse of the song. Picture taken April 17, 2010.

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Wabash River in April

A view of the Wabash River from the pedestrian bridge at Lafayette. Picture taken April 9, 2010.

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