Leona
@leonaburgess.bsky.social
Nature lover and biodiversity enthusiast. Sharing photos I took primarily in New England to raise awareness and foster appreciation of the natural world, the plants and critters in it.
Puncturevine is a broad leaf annual native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. Thriving in hot, dry environments it's aggressive, fast developing, and considered invasive in multiple states in US. It's common name comes from its small woody fruit with sharp thorns. #365species #plants #invasivespecies
December 3, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Puncturevine is a broad leaf annual native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. Thriving in hot, dry environments it's aggressive, fast developing, and considered invasive in multiple states in US. It's common name comes from its small woody fruit with sharp thorns. #365species #plants #invasivespecies
Cardinal flowers are native to the Americas. Due to its color and shape of the blossoms, it is primarily pollinated by ruby-throated hummingbirds. It is attracted to damp or semi-flooded areas such as along rivers and other wetlands where roots stay hydrated #365species #plantnative #flowers #nature
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Cardinal flowers are native to the Americas. Due to its color and shape of the blossoms, it is primarily pollinated by ruby-throated hummingbirds. It is attracted to damp or semi-flooded areas such as along rivers and other wetlands where roots stay hydrated #365species #plantnative #flowers #nature
Bleeding hearts are native to northeast China and the Korean peninsula and grown in other regions for their distinctive heart-shaped blooms. It's a perennial that can tolerate the climate within most of the continental US, though goes dormant during late summer. #365species #plants #flowers
November 30, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Bleeding hearts are native to northeast China and the Korean peninsula and grown in other regions for their distinctive heart-shaped blooms. It's a perennial that can tolerate the climate within most of the continental US, though goes dormant during late summer. #365species #plants #flowers
Paper flower, or Lesser Bougainvillea, are native to Brazil. They've been introduced to, and became naturalized in, many other tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world. Named for the clusters of white flowers are surrounded by colorful leaves that look like paper. #365species #flowers
November 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Paper flower, or Lesser Bougainvillea, are native to Brazil. They've been introduced to, and became naturalized in, many other tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world. Named for the clusters of white flowers are surrounded by colorful leaves that look like paper. #365species #flowers
Common milkweed is native to southern Canada and the US east of the Rockies. They used to be abundant throughout the plains. Due to wide scale use of herbicides in agriculture, they've declined, leaving monarch caterpillars without a vital food source. #365species #plantnative #nature #plants
November 30, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Common milkweed is native to southern Canada and the US east of the Rockies. They used to be abundant throughout the plains. Due to wide scale use of herbicides in agriculture, they've declined, leaving monarch caterpillars without a vital food source. #365species #plantnative #nature #plants
Prickly pear cactus are perennial, native to the Americas and thrive in very dry climates. The oval shaped pads you see are technically their stems, and they don't have leaves. The Florida prickly pear has large spines and can be found scrub, sand dunes and near the coast #365species #cactus #nature
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Prickly pear cactus are perennial, native to the Americas and thrive in very dry climates. The oval shaped pads you see are technically their stems, and they don't have leaves. The Florida prickly pear has large spines and can be found scrub, sand dunes and near the coast #365species #cactus #nature
Banana yucca get their common name from the fleshy fruit they produce. They produce large white flowers that are pollinated by nocturnal yucca moths. They are native to the southwestern US and northern Mexico. #365species #nature #cactus
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Banana yucca get their common name from the fleshy fruit they produce. They produce large white flowers that are pollinated by nocturnal yucca moths. They are native to the southwestern US and northern Mexico. #365species #nature #cactus
The hedgehog or claret cup cactus is known for its vibrant funnel shaped flowers that range from red to orange with a white or yellow base. They are pollinated by hummingbirds and bees. They are native to southwestern US and northern Mexico. #365species #nature #cactus
November 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The hedgehog or claret cup cactus is known for its vibrant funnel shaped flowers that range from red to orange with a white or yellow base. They are pollinated by hummingbirds and bees. They are native to southwestern US and northern Mexico. #365species #nature #cactus
Crocuses are native to the Mediterranean, North Africa, central and southern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Introduced for their ornamental value, they've become naturalized in many other places. As the first blooms of the year they provide valuable pollen to insects. #365species #plants
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Crocuses are native to the Mediterranean, North Africa, central and southern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Introduced for their ornamental value, they've become naturalized in many other places. As the first blooms of the year they provide valuable pollen to insects. #365species #plants
Yellow clintonia or blue-bead lily are woodland perennials native to eastern US. With orchid-like leaves and yellow flowers followed by shiny blue berries in late summer. The berries are mildly toxic to humans. They are often found in low growing large clusters. #365species #nativeplants #plants
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Yellow clintonia or blue-bead lily are woodland perennials native to eastern US. With orchid-like leaves and yellow flowers followed by shiny blue berries in late summer. The berries are mildly toxic to humans. They are often found in low growing large clusters. #365species #nativeplants #plants
Northern flatid planthoppers are members of the flatinae sub-family with flattened bodies and tent-like leathery forewings. Adults can be seen June through October in the eastern US and Canada. They feed on sap from a variety of plants but generally don't harm the plants. #365species #insect #nature
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Northern flatid planthoppers are members of the flatinae sub-family with flattened bodies and tent-like leathery forewings. Adults can be seen June through October in the eastern US and Canada. They feed on sap from a variety of plants but generally don't harm the plants. #365species #insect #nature
Sweet woodruff is native to much of Europe and parts of Asia, it has become naturalized in some parts of the US. It thrives in partial to full shade. Preferring moist, to well-drained soil, it can be found growing in woodland areas. #365species #woodlandplants #nature
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Sweet woodruff is native to much of Europe and parts of Asia, it has become naturalized in some parts of the US. It thrives in partial to full shade. Preferring moist, to well-drained soil, it can be found growing in woodland areas. #365species #woodlandplants #nature
Green cone-headed planthoppers are native to North America and introduced to Europe, first in Italy. Adults are bright green while nymphs are brownish and covered in white filaments. They produce only one generation per year and overwinter as eggs laid inside woody plant stems. #365species #insect
November 23, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Green cone-headed planthoppers are native to North America and introduced to Europe, first in Italy. Adults are bright green while nymphs are brownish and covered in white filaments. They produce only one generation per year and overwinter as eggs laid inside woody plant stems. #365species #insect
Cranesbill geranium, or hardy geranium, are native to temperate areas worldwide. They are low growing perennials with a long flowering season. They are low maintenance and spreading in clumps with saucer flowers floating on top in purple, blue, lavender or pink. #365species #plantnative
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Cranesbill geranium, or hardy geranium, are native to temperate areas worldwide. They are low growing perennials with a long flowering season. They are low maintenance and spreading in clumps with saucer flowers floating on top in purple, blue, lavender or pink. #365species #plantnative
Bluestem golden rod is native to Central and Eastern North America. It has delicate yellow flowers on greenish-purple stems. It's often unfairly blamed for allergies along with other goldenrods because it's typically in bloom when rag weed is at its peak. #365species #nature #plantnative
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Bluestem golden rod is native to Central and Eastern North America. It has delicate yellow flowers on greenish-purple stems. It's often unfairly blamed for allergies along with other goldenrods because it's typically in bloom when rag weed is at its peak. #365species #nature #plantnative
Black birch have typical birch bark until they reach 40-50 years. Then their bark splits and cracks, looking more like scales. Native to Northeast US, they can live 300+ years. Given its location and estimated age, this one may have witnessed minutemen marching to the battle of Lexington #365species
November 18, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Black birch have typical birch bark until they reach 40-50 years. Then their bark splits and cracks, looking more like scales. Native to Northeast US, they can live 300+ years. Given its location and estimated age, this one may have witnessed minutemen marching to the battle of Lexington #365species
Sea grapes are native to the Caribbean, Central America and Southern Florida. They grow on beaches and are highly tolerant to salt and wind. They are reasonably tolerant to varying light conditions. They grow green fruits in the summer. #plants #365species
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Sea grapes are native to the Caribbean, Central America and Southern Florida. They grow on beaches and are highly tolerant to salt and wind. They are reasonably tolerant to varying light conditions. They grow green fruits in the summer. #plants #365species
Black-legged kittiwakes are a type of gull that nest in large colonies on narrow ledges of seaside cliffs. When not breeding, they live exclusively on open ocean. They are found in the north Atlantic and arctic. Juveniles have black bands across their shoulders. #365species #birds #gull #arcticbird
November 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Black-legged kittiwakes are a type of gull that nest in large colonies on narrow ledges of seaside cliffs. When not breeding, they live exclusively on open ocean. They are found in the north Atlantic and arctic. Juveniles have black bands across their shoulders. #365species #birds #gull #arcticbird
Cross orb weavers are native to Europe but now can be found across the US and in parts of Canada. They are a fairly large spider, with females (up to 20 mm) growing larger than males (up to 13 mm). They have distinctive cross markings on their abdomens. #365species #spider #arachnid #nature
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Cross orb weavers are native to Europe but now can be found across the US and in parts of Canada. They are a fairly large spider, with females (up to 20 mm) growing larger than males (up to 13 mm). They have distinctive cross markings on their abdomens. #365species #spider #arachnid #nature
Despite its a common name, blue-eyed grass is technically a member of the iris family. They are low growing with long thin leaves, resembling grass. They're native to North America, grow in clusters and most species are perennial. #365species #plants #flowers #nature
November 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Despite its a common name, blue-eyed grass is technically a member of the iris family. They are low growing with long thin leaves, resembling grass. They're native to North America, grow in clusters and most species are perennial. #365species #plants #flowers #nature
Salt marsh moth caterpillars vary from pale yellow to rusty orange to dark brown. They grow tufts of hair, longer towards the end of their body. They can be found throughout North America and feed on a variety of plants including dandelions, clovers, walnut trees and even corn. #365species #moths
November 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Salt marsh moth caterpillars vary from pale yellow to rusty orange to dark brown. They grow tufts of hair, longer towards the end of their body. They can be found throughout North America and feed on a variety of plants including dandelions, clovers, walnut trees and even corn. #365species #moths
Sundrops are part of a group of species of plants often referred to as evening primrose as many open in the evening. They originated in Mexico and central America and spread north. They are pollinated by moths and butterflies. They can quickly take over disturbed soils. #365species #flowers #nature
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Sundrops are part of a group of species of plants often referred to as evening primrose as many open in the evening. They originated in Mexico and central America and spread north. They are pollinated by moths and butterflies. They can quickly take over disturbed soils. #365species #flowers #nature
Winged euonymus, or burning bush, was brought to North America in the 1860's from northeast Asia for its ornamental value with bright red fall foliage. Unfortunately it's highly adaptable and invasive, taking over the understory in wooded areas and killing native vegetation. #365species #invasive
November 14, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Winged euonymus, or burning bush, was brought to North America in the 1860's from northeast Asia for its ornamental value with bright red fall foliage. Unfortunately it's highly adaptable and invasive, taking over the understory in wooded areas and killing native vegetation. #365species #invasive
Blue wood aster are native to eastern and central US, grow in a variety of soil types and can tolerate full sun to full shade. Since they bloom in fall, they provide critical nectar to butterflies and bees. Also, a safe place for bees to sleep during the cooler nights of early October. #365species
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Blue wood aster are native to eastern and central US, grow in a variety of soil types and can tolerate full sun to full shade. Since they bloom in fall, they provide critical nectar to butterflies and bees. Also, a safe place for bees to sleep during the cooler nights of early October. #365species
Mouse-ear chickweed are low growing plants commonly found in grasslands and along roadsides. Distinguishable by hairy, tear shaped opposite facing leaves and white flowers. Native to Europe and introduced to North America, they spread by rooting branches that contact the ground. #365species #flowers
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Mouse-ear chickweed are low growing plants commonly found in grasslands and along roadsides. Distinguishable by hairy, tear shaped opposite facing leaves and white flowers. Native to Europe and introduced to North America, they spread by rooting branches that contact the ground. #365species #flowers