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Jan 16, 2012, 12:50 PM
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Flora: Prairie Crocus
On the Canadian Prairies the first sign of spring is the prairie crocus. This flower is the first to bloom after our harsh winters and is a welcome sign for better things to come. The "fur" covering the flower protects it from the cool, sometimes frosty, nights. The ant was just passing through.
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Jan 16, 2012, 5:16 PM
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The fuzziness really stands out and as you noted makes sense as a protective cover.
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Jan 16, 2012, 6:03 PM
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Fascinating! I wouldn't call it a beautiful flower in the sense that many roses are, but it's very interesting. Really like the picture.
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Jan 16, 2012, 8:07 PM
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Yeah, this flower cannot compete with the beauty of roses (hence no Crocus Bowl parades!) but it is a lovely site to see after a long cold winter.
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