Holiday Rosettes . . .
Dandelion, Taraxacum
(NYC 12 2018)
The artful symmetry of plants has compelled my lifelong interest in botany. When the winter season begins damp and mild, as this year’s has, one of the most attractive plant patterns may be seen: the basal rosette.
Plantain, Plantago
(NYC 12 2018)
The fundamental base of the plantain, burdock, and dandelion appear like giant green snowflakes on the moist lawns of Manhattan. The designs are artful, not unlike the rose windows of festive houses of worship.
Burdock, Arctium
(NYC 12 2018)
– rPs 12 30 2018
Wildflowers of the West Village 
Anima Monday said
I often think of these winter rosettes as The Dude from the Big Lebowsky: they abide. Patiently waiting for the opportunity to flower.