Prairie Crocus Flowers Near Regina, Saskatchewan

Early spring Prairie wildflower - Prairie Crocus © SB

My first photos of the year of Prairie Crocus flowers — and the season for these wildflowers is so very short, perhaps these will be my last.

Such delicate blooms, on such hardy little plants.

Delicate, but capable of surviving our winters and pushing their way up through straw and snow to spiders and sunshine.

Delicate, but the plants themselves are easily killed if the native prairie where they grow is disturbed.

Delicate, yes, but be careful around Prairie Crocuses... These early spring flowers attract early spring insects...

This lovely Prairie Crocus provides a meal to a little bug. ©SB

No, I don't know what this tiny bug is, nor am I going to guess... ©SB 

Prairie Wildflower: Prairie Crocus

Location:  Wascana Trails, Near Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Photo Date: April 10, 2015. 

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