#oconeebells

[indefenseofplants]

I am very fortunate to study some incredible plants, one of which is pretty endangered. Oconee bells (Shortia galacifolia) are only found growing along a small handful of forested streams near the border of North and South Carolina. Today I got to see this species in the wild for the first time in great numbers. What an incredible day! #oconeebells #shortia #plants #plantnerd #ecology #conservation #research #science #groundcover #botany #botanical #botanizing #southcarolina #appalachia #appalachianmountains #oconee #oconeebells #habitat #summer #gradschool #nativeplants #creek #forest #forestfloor #understory

[indefenseofplants]

A copperhead in the Oconee bells 😍 #plants #botanizing #botanical #oconeebells #copperhead #snake #southcarolina #hiking #nature #science #ecology #herps #herpsdaily #herpstagram #herpsofinstagram #snakesofinstagram #natureporn #naturelovers #nativeplants #naturalbeauty #serpent #appalachianmountains #appalachia

[dornickdesigns]

Yes they do!!! 🥰🥰🥰 . . . . #kathyhardyphotography #myhandmadelife #wildflowers #oconeebells #aconybell #shortiagalacifolia (at Pisgah Forest, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKUdfzhf_p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zac8m9zw8qx6

[fieldandwork-blog]

Setting forth 2017 today by talking to a good friend and making little paintings. #oconeebells #sketchbook #watercolor (at F I E L D / W O R K)

[lakejocasseesc-blog]

If you get the opportunity this weekend, you should get out and enjoy the #OconeeBells! These flowers are endemic to #UpstateSC. Enjoy them while they are in full bloom. Repost from @misstaknid using @RepostRegramApp - #devilsforkstatepark #oconeebells #bee #flowers #blooming #nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #scstateparks #discoversc #salem #southcarolina #spring #ultimateoutsider #theGreatOutdoors #endemic #beauty (at Devil's Fork State Park)