RHH's photos with the keyword: sugar

Candystick or Sugarstick is a strange plant in the Ericaceae (i.e., it is related to the heathers). It is without chlorophyll and is leafless and is found in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, sometimes in abundance. The red and white stem persists long ofter the flowers are finished, but this plant is flowering with the lowermost flowers already open. It grows to a foot and a half tall (45cm) and its botanical name is Allotropa virgata.

This is another photo of the area where we camped with family members this past summer. Sugar Creek flows through Turkey Run State Park in central Indiana, through an area of sandstone cliffs, canyons and beautiful woodlands. We spent time tubing, kayaking and swimming the river, which in the summer is quite shallow and slow, ideal for the children. The area is also notable for the many old covered bridges which cross this and other rivers. ronaldhanko-orchidhunter.blogspot.com/2011/11/turkey-run-...

Taken in Turkey Run State Park in Indiana last summer. We went tubing and kayaking on the river and had a great time. It was perfect for children since the river was quite shallow and slow moving. ronaldhanko-orchidhunter.blogspot.com/2011/11/turkey-run-...