Non-boring White Flowers

Have you heard me say that I think white flowers are boring? There are a few exceptions, and dogwood is one of them.

Have you read Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard? It is considered one of the classics of tree-hugging literature. In it, the author mentions a “tree of lights”. I am just sure that she is referring to dogwoods!

I recently went to the main part of Sequoia National Park for an afternoon, and both the yucca and dogwood were in bloom. These flowers are not boring at all; I only photographed the dogwood because there were no places to pull over for good photos of yucca. Yuccas? Yeah, those, plural.

This is dogwood. It is a tree with fabulous white blossoms that my dad used to refer to as “fried eggs”.
I went with the owner of Hot Wheels, and SHE LET ME DRIVE HER CAR!! (The rumbly engine, smooth handling and coolness made up for the automatic transmission.)
Dogwood grows at the same elevation as redwood trees.
Crescent Meadow road is a good place to find dogwood. They aren’t around the meadow, but are along the road.
What’s that red shrub off on the right??
Why does the red shrub look brown at this angle?
Obviously this flower will become a berry, but I have no idea what it will be.
Now the red shrub is looking red again. Might be some sort of willow – it is growing along a little “crik”.

Wait. This post is supposed to be about non-boring white flowers. Here, have another look at a dogwood. I have painted these non-boring white flowers and will again.

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