Jun 092014
After several weeks of practically no flowers apart from the ubiquitous daisy fleabane (and a few out-of-season wisteria blossoms), imagine my delight to encounter a lone daylily (Hemerocallis sp.) blossom in brilliant orange, growing beside a cattle pasture fence post. Originally native to Asia, daylilies have been widely cultivated throughout the United States; the escaped cultivars are a common sight along many roadsides this time of year. The flower head is edible, tasting like slightly sweet lettuce, adding a splash of color to a salad. Since there was only one blossom, though, I contented myself with taking a few photos, leaving it for the admiration of future passersby.
