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| There are a handful of immature fruits on the strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus), growing in the shade of our on-site native sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). When the capsules open, they should reveal bright red seeds (do NOT eat). |
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| The drupes of the Georgia holly (Ilex longipes) are ripening. |
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| We have been watching the Mexican plums (Prunus mexicana) this summer. Numerous fruits fell early, but the branches are still heavy with ripening plums. |
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| The fruits of the arrowwood bushes (Viburnum dentatum) are almost black. |
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| Here we have a Gulf fritillary caterpillar conveniently stationed on its obligatory food source: the yellow passion flower vine (Passiflora lutea). The vine isn't long for this world. |
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| The creeping cucumber vine (Melothria pendula) is producing fruits. These are said to be poisonous, so don't eat these. |
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| In the arboretum collection, we have two kinds of French mulberry (Callicarpa americana). One produces purple berries; the other produces white berries. Above, we have an individual that produces the white variety--these berries won't turn purple. |
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| The Louisiana catchfly (Silene subciliata) may not actually catch flies, but it certainly does catch the eye! They provide a bold dash of color in the late summer landscape. This nice patch is growing under a white oak (Quercus alba). |
