The deciduous tree leaves have filled much of the forest canopies and, when a breeze sways them, the woods trails are full of sliding sunbeams and stretching shadows. The light and shadow show make it both easier and harder to see the Starflowers (Trientalis borealis) now rising from the mossy and leafy earth.
However, there seems to be fewer of the plants than in past years. Perhaps it’s because our woods are in near-drought conditions.
There was, however, a promising sign that may mean rain is coming: there were plenty of “Lucky Stars” to thank. These are Starflowers that have seven petals arising out of a seven-leafed plant.
(Brooklin, Maine)