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First Flower Of Spring?

March 13, 2007 on 11:17 pm | In Nature, Seasons |

 

 On Saturday I checked the nearby Silver Maple trees and the buds had not opened yet. Today they are in full flower (see above and below). I don’t know for sure but think this may well be the first flowering plant in the Omaha area. For more on this see the previous post Snow vs. The Coming Spring. Why is this significant? It’s a symbol for all the growth that is about to burst forth. Plus it’s a thing of beauty to behold!

Since these flowers are tiny they usually go unnoticed. While you are out in areas with trees look around. You are likely to see some. Silver Maples are widespread in the area.
Look soon. They won’t be here long.

Enjoy the spring!