After my son and I finished our April 2015 float from Buck Hollow to Bluff View, there was still about 2 hours to spare before we were due to be picked up. There are a few caves just down the river from where we were so we decided a little hike was in order.
Uvularia grandiflora - Large Bellwort
There are quite a few hidey-holes along this part of the river. Toby explored a few while I snapped photos of wildflowers.
Don't get lost, Toby!
Emma Jane exploring too.
Trillium recurvatum - Purple Trillium
Asarum canadense - Wild Ginger
Arisaema triphyllum - Jack-in-the-Pulpit
We passed this wide area of bluebells going to and from the caves. It was impossible to walk through them. You'd squish one with every step, they were that thick!
Dicentra cucullaria - Dutchman's Breeches
Podophyllum peltatum - Mayapple
A bee of some kind on on a Redbud tree
By the time we got back, Sean was waiting for us. We loaded the kayaks up and headed home.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you checked out part one (link in the first paragraph)! Missouri is one of the best places for unique wildflowers, especially in the spring. I love it. Thanks again!
