#trailingarbutus

More common than you might think.  Here is a a small heath, the trailing arbutus.  Often thought to be rare, but more often than not simply overlooked.  Attracts pollinators like the rest of the group.  Epigaea repens.  Specimen and photo by Helen Lowe Metzman.  Yes, bees are attracted to this heath like its kin.  

First mayflower of the season —for me anyway! #mayflower #trailingarbutus #springflower https://www.instagram.com/p/CrCPi2HPuq9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Teeny mayflower buds! It won’t be long now! #capecod #spring #mayflower #trailingarbutus #wildflower #nature #getoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb45ervu_MS/?utm_medium=tumblr

The old and the new getting ready for blooming season. This is trailing arbutus, mayflower to many, our state flower here in Massachusetts and one of our favorite early bloomers in area woodlands. New leaves will soon cover over the old dead leaves but right now you can find both. A true time of transition. #capecod #mayflower #trailingarbutus #springflowers #wildflowers #spring #nature #getoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/Cba2f-YPK5X/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mayflowers are blooming! Most are still in bud but woohoooo! #capecod #capecodinsta #capecodspring #mustbespring #mustbeapril #mayflower #trailingarbutus #wildflowers #springflowers #nature #getoutside #gowalking #outdoors #outandabout