Browsing: Qu’est Que C’est

Sharing my Beautyberries with the birds.

Queen Butterflies are as beautiful as Monarchs

Groundsel Bush adds a splash of white to our world.

Qu’est Que C’est that Smell!

Oh what a story plant buds can tell.

A hole in an acorn tells us that something once lived inside.

Just about any search for the term earwig includes a reference to scary-looking bugs “crawling” into people’s ears.

Late fall is hardly a time to look for blooms on plants that are getting ready for winter, and yet that is exactly when Witch Hazel comes into its own.

Lichens are everywhere. And yet we walk by them every day. Most often seen on the trunk and branches of trees, these organisms are common, and yet we know so very little about them.

Looking for a Monarch Butterfly Look Alike

Scorpions can be dangerous, although they are not common in Mississippi.

Qu’est Que C’est Nature is a series of short notes about local flora and fauna across South Mississippi.

OK, yes it sounds like the name of a monster in a “B Movie”, and that may well be how the “blob” was inspired, but Bryozoans are so much more interesting.

As with many plants in our landscape, we tend to notice those with bright colors or bold shapes, that catch our eyes and inspire us to take the time to enjoy.

Their scientific name, Romalia microptera, as with most, also tells us a bit about these creatures. Romalia is Greek for “strength”, as indeed they are strong – try holding onto one!

How could you not say “cool” when these creatures go from running across your arm to rolling into a ball.