More Late Summer Flowers

Jewel Weed is in full bloom near the caretaker's house. Hummingbirds love it. People sometimes call it Touch-Me-Not because if you gently touch a bloom, seeds will explode from it. The leaves have a shiny or jewel-like appearance when held under water; this may be how it got its name.

Yellow Partridge Peas are brightening the lower road before the bamboo stand and past it at the curve by the pines; and you can also see patches of it along the Creek Road amid the tickseed - look closely: it's yellow in yellow!

Mountain mint is blooming here and there on the upper road. Look for grayish-white blooms. This flower has sometimes been used for herbal tea.