It's amazing what you find in your own backyard. Miracles beyond what can be conjured. I'm working on being demystified by the variety of life on our property, literally in our backyard, but it's really difficult to attain clarity. Number one, I don't have much context in the variety of life, and I find it slow coming. Number two, I am in a context somewhat different than what I am accustomed to. The South, albeit strikingly similar to the Northeast, is distinct in a great number of species, proving to myself again that I am living in a world different than what I knew. Nonetheless, or perhaps because of this, I find these neighborhood organisms intriguing. My guess is that, because of their ubiquitousness they have some fascinating biology. The plants below, I'm sure, are all remarkable upon investigation, even if they seem uninteresting upon first inspection. I hope to discover and tell their stories in the upcoming weeks and months. Here are a few to begin. ...