#Wednesdaywalk is a tag initiated by @tattoodjay. He suggests to get out for a short walk and get some shots of what you can see within a short distance of your home office or wherever you start.
Today I’ll start my walk leaving the house and going across the road to check out the Woodland Angelica, a new invasive plant growing along the highway.
A bee is about to land on the flower to collect pollen.
Bee & The Woodland Angelica
Woodland Angelica looks a bit like Queen Anne’s Lace and that’s where the similarities end.
Somehow the wild invasive perennial Woodland Angelica got into this area of Prince Edward Island and is rapidly spreading.
Here the bee is getting pollen from the flower. Only the top of the bee is showing.
And what is wrong with this lovely plant?
The plant can cause serious skin irritations. It is important to wear gloves if you handle it and definitely do not rub your eyes after coming in contact.
Bees and wasps are not bothered by the plant and collect pollen from it. Even if the pollinators like Woodland Angelica, it is not a plant you want in your yard.
Going back to my lawn, I finish my walk by checking out my three edible plants: Oregano, Tomatoes and Peppers.
- Oregano was planted a few years ago and comes up faithfully each year. It’s great to add to spaghetti sauce or any dish using tomatoes.
I had to enclose it in a tire as it was getting crowded out by flowers.
- Tomatoes ~many are still green and I like fried green tomatoes.
- Peppers -Hungarian Wax Peppers have a bit of heat.I have been using them in stir fry and Hubs chops up one to add to eggs in the morning.
Not a big garden but I enjoy growing a few plants.
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T6
Photos & Text @redheadpei. All Rights Reserved
#thealliance
