Notes from a Plant Nerd

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BY ADAM BIGELOW

A little beauty on an early spring day

One of my favorite things in the world to do is walk people into a field of wildflowers that they haven’t seen yet, point one out and then watch as they realize that those flowers are also blooming all around them. It’s not their fault that they didn’t see them at first. Often, until we are shown something, we don’t see it. Once we are shown it, it is difficult to not see it.

This is known as the “pop-out effect,” and it certainly does not just occur with wildflowers. For most people, if they have a reference for this phenomenon, it occurs when you buy a new (or new-to-you) car model. Before you got that car, you hardly ever saw them on the road. But as soon as you start driving it, you see the same type of car everywhere. That’s the “pop-out effect.”

In the early to mid-springtime, most of the wildflowers blooming in the woods around us are small and easily overlooked. From the earliest blooms of Trout Lily (Erythronium sp.) and Liverleaf (Hepatica sp.) in late winter through the first of the showy wildflowers like Trilliums and Lady Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium sp.) of spring, many people will be walking along trails and not even realize they are walking past beautiful and diverse plants, sometimes accidently stepping on them.

In our modern culture, there is an unofficial medical condition known as “Plant Blindness.” People with this “condition” exhibit symptoms like, “(a) thinking that plants are merely the backdrop for animal life; (b) failing to see, or notice or focus attention on plants in one’s daily life; (c) misunderstanding what plants need to stay alive; (d) overlooking the importance of plants to one’s daily affairs” according to James Wandersee and Elisabeth Schussler, who coined this term in 1999.

Among my favorite of the really small and really beautiful wildflowers of the Southern Appalachian Springtime are Spring Beauty (Claytonia sp.). With flowers about the size of my pinky nail, it is all too easy to overlook this spectacular plant. Plus, Spring Beauty are considered one of the true spring ephemerals, meaning that for most of the year these plants lay dormant under the ground waiting for that perfect blend of warmer soil and air temperatures and available sunlight that reaches all the way to the forest floor, before the trees have time to put on their leaves. The Spring Beauty, along with other true ephemerals like cut-leaved Toothwort (Cardamine concatenate) and Bishop’s Cap (Mitella diphylla) emerge from the ground in springtime, leaf out, make a flower, set seed, and die back to the ground in the span of only a few weeks. So, you either get to see them when they bloom or you must wait until next year to catch them again. This, combined with their beauty, makes them special.

There are two species of Spring Beauty that bloom in the woods around us. The Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) has long, lance-shaped leaves, while the Carolina Spring Beauty (Claytonia carolini-

ana) has leaves that are shorter and wider than its Virginia cousin. Now, don’t let the names fool you as both the Virginia and Carolina spring beauties can be found throughout the Eastern U.S. and into Canada. Often, plants with state names in their botanical name just means that is where the first European explorer found them growing.

The flowers of both species look similar, and at first glance seem to be pink. Upon closer inspection, often while lying on the forest floor, it turns out that their five flower petals are white with pink stripes. They even have pink colored pollen, and in certain light they look like they are coated with sugar crystals, lending me to think that they should taste like peppermint candies. They don’t, trust me. However, one of their other common names, Fairy Spuds, refers to their edibility and use. Spring Beauty has an edible tuber, like a potato and would make a great giant baked potato — were you the size of a fairy. Since you’re not, perhaps they are best left in the ground to grow, and to flower, and to bring joy on an early spring day. (Adam Bigelow lives in Cullowhee and leads wildflower walks and ecotours through Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions. bigelownc@gmail.com.)

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The Jackson Arts Market takes place from 1-5 p.m. every Saturday at 533 West Main St. in Sylva with live music and an array of local artists. David Cheatham will play music July 16. • “Art After Dark” will be held from 6-9 p.m. each first Friday of the month (May-December) in downtown Waynesville. For more information, go to facebook.com/galleriesofhaywoodcounty. • “Peach Jam” will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Darnell Farms in Bryson City. Food trucks, live music, vendors, bounce houses, kids’ activities, pie eating contests, and more. For more information, email hotheadevents@gmail.com.

FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS

• The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society’s annual Open House and 35th anniversary celebration will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. For more information visit chhumanesociety.org.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• Swain County Caring Corner Free Clinic is open Thursday’s 4-9 p.m. at Restoration House (Bryson City United Methodist Church). Office hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Call 828.341.1998 to see if you qualify to receive free medical care from volunteer providers. • The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a six-week Hustle dance class from 6:15-7:15 p.m. beginning Tuesday, July 19. Cost is $60 per person. For more information call 828.456.2030 or email tplowman@waynesvillenc.gov.

KIDS & FAMILIES

• Storytime takes place at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Macon County Library. For more information visit fontanalib.org or call 828.524.3600. • Toddler’s Rock takes place at 10 a.m. every Monday at the Macon County Library. Get ready to rock with songs, books, rhymes and playing with instruments. For more information visit fontanalib.org or call 828.524.3600. • “Art in Motion — Kinetic Art” will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13-15, at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Register at thebascom.org. • A youth summer workshop “Creatures and Critters” will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 20-22, at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Register at thebascom.org. • A youth summer workshop “Magic and Mystery” will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 27-29, at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Register at thebascom.org.

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• Paint and Sip at Waynesville Art School will be held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m. To learn more and register call 828.246.9869 or visit PaintAndSipWaynesville.com/upcoming-events. Registration is required, $45. • Mountain Makers Craft Market will be held from noon to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at 308 North Haywood St. in downtown Waynesville. Over two dozen artisans selling handmade and vintage goods. Special events will be held when scheduled. mountainmakersmarket.com. • Mountain Street Dances will be held July 8, July 22, Aug. 8 and Sept. 30 in downtown Waynesville. • Carringer Farms and Marie’s Custom Ornaments Trunk Show will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at Acorns in Highlands. For more information visit www.oldedwardshospitality.com/calendar-of-events. • Front Street Arts & Crafts Show will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, in Dillsboro. For more information call 828.506.8331 or visitdillsboro.com. • Elevated Mountain Distilling Company (Maggie Valley) will host an Open Mic Night 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.734.1084 or elevatedmountain.com. • Farm At Old Edwards (Highlands) will host Erick Baker (Americana/folk) 6 p.m. July 27. Admission is $40 per person, which includes light bites. A cash bar is available. To purchase tickets, click on oldedwardshospitality.com/orchardsessions. • Fontana Village Resort Wildwood Grill will host Doug Wilhite (singer-songwriter) 5 p.m. July 15, Granny’s Mason Jar (Americana) 6 p.m. July 16 and Takeout July 23. Free and open to the public. 800.849.2258 or fontanavillage.com. • Friday Night Live (Highlands) will host Leadfoot Lily (Americana) July 15 and The Johnny Webb Band (country/rock) July 22 at Town Square on Main Street. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org. • Marianna Black Library (Bryson City) will host Dusk Weaver (Americana/folk) 7 p.m. July 14 and a Community Jam 6 p.m. July 21. Free and open to the public. 828.488.3030 or fontanalib.org/brysoncity. • Orchard Coffee (Waynesville) will host Tyler Ramsey (Americana/indie) at 8 p.m. July 15. Tickets are $25 per person and are available for purchase at the shop. 828.246.9264 or orchardcoffeeroasters.com. • Saturdays On Pine (Highlands) will host The Wobblers (Americana/indie) July 16 and Russ Wilson Big Band (swing/jazz) July 23 at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org. • SlopeSide Tavern (Sapphire) will host Skies Of Avalon July 21. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.743.8655 or slopesidetavern.com. • Valley Cigar & Wine Co. (Waynesville) will host Karaoke 6 p.m. July 14 and Bridgett Gossett (singersongwriter) 2 p.m. July 17. Free and open to the public. 828.944.0686 or valleycigarandwineco.com. • Yonder (Franklin) will host Tommy Stinson (singersongwriter) 6 p.m. July 14. Tickets start at $25 per person. For tickets, click on eventbrite.com and search “Tommy Stinson Yonder.” 828.200.2169 or eatrealfoodinc.com.

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events, wine tastings and special dinners, click on waynesvillewine.com. • A free wine tasting will be held from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday and 2-5 p.m. every Saturday at The Wine Bar & Cellar in Sylva. 828.631.3075. • Take a trip around the world with four different wines every Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Bryson City Wine Market. Pick from artisan Charcuterie Foods to enjoy with wines. 828.538.0420. • Cooking classes take place at the McKinley Edwards Inn from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday nights. To reserve your spot call 828.488.9626.

ON STAGE & IN CONCERT

• Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (Cherokee) will host legendary comedians Chris Tucker July 16 and Rodney Carrington July 23. For tickets, caesars.com/harrahscherokee. • The Chamber Music Society of the Carolinas will take place at 4 p.m. Sundays July 17 and 31, at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Season and individual tickets are available online or at the church. For more information visit cmscarolina.com or call 828.400.6465. • A stage production of the beloved tale “Alice in Wonderland” will be held on select dates throughout this spring at the Mountainside Theatre in Cherokee. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, click on cherokeehistorical.org/alice-in-wonderland.

CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

• Southwestern Community College Swain Arts Center will host “Letterpress Printing,” an adult workshop, from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, in Bryson City. For more information visit southwesterncc.edu/scc-locations/swain-center. • Southwestern Community College Swain Arts Center will host “Cherokee Language Printing,” an adult workshop, from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, in Bryson City. For more information visit southwesterncc.edu/scclocations/swain-center. • A class on still-life in oils with Gina Brown will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 21-22 at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Register at thebascom.org. • A class for intermediate woodturning with John Tagliarini will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 27-29 at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Register at thebascom.org.

ART SHOWINGS AND GALLERIES

• Artists in Residence at Lake Junaluska will host the second annual Associates Art Show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, on the Kern Center porch. Musicians from the lake will also be there to entertain. • “Thursday Painters” group will be held from 10 a.m.3 p.m. on Thursdays at The Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Free and open to the public. All skill levels and mediums are welcome. Participants are responsible for their own project and a bag lunch. 828.349.4607 or pm14034@yahoo.com. • Collector’s Talk with Kirk Moore: “Sense of Place, One Person’s Travels Through the Southern Imaginary Landscape,” will take place at 3 p.m. July 15, at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. The event is free. For more information visit thebascom.org. • The exhibit “Like No Other Place” is open July 16 through Dec. 31, in the Joel Gallery at the The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. For more information visit thebascom.org. • Three Potters Symposium will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. July 30, at The bas com Center for Visual Arts. For more information visit thebascom.org.

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FILM & SCREEN

• A “Foreign Film Series” will be held at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Each month, on the second and fourth Friday, two movies from around the globe will be shown. This program is in the Community Room and is free of charge. To find out what movie will be shown and/or for more information, please call the library at 828.586.2016.

Outdoors

• Nature and Nurture: The Voorhees Family Artistic Legacy will be on display at the Baker Visitors Center through Sept. 5. For more information call 828.665.2492 or visit ncarboretum.org. • ArborEvenings take place from 5:30-8 p.m. at the N.C. Arboretum in Asheville, Thursday and Friday evenings through Sept. 30. www.ncarboretum.org. • The annual Zahner Conservation Lectures will take place at 6 p.m. Thursdays from July 7 to Sept. 1. To view the full lecture lineup, visit highlandsbiological.org. • Hike Sheepback to Purchase Knob with Haywood County Recreation at 9 a.m. July 16. Registration required, cost is $10. haywoodcountync.gov/222/Programs or 828.452.6789 • Brent Martin will present his new book about George Masa Sunday, July 17, at Yonder Market in Franklin. To purchase the book or view updated information about events, visit alarkaexpeditions.com. • Hike Fork Ridge Overlook to Waterrock Knob with Haywood County Recreation at 12:30 p.m. July 17. Registration required, cost is $10. haywoodcountync.gov/222/Programs or 828.452.6789. • Hike the Flat Creek Trail with Haywood County Recreation at 10 a.m. July 20. Registration required, cost is $10. haywoodcountync.gov/222/Programs or 828.452.6789. • The Highlands Biological Foundation’s annual summer soiree will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18, on the historic ravens property. Tickets are $250. To register, visit highlands biological.org or call 828.526.2221. • The Southeaster Permaculture Gathering will take place Aug. 5-7, in Celo, North Carolina. For more information visit skutheasternpermaculture.org.

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