rattlesnake grass

Heavy with Child

Frequent Photo

This time of year, the whole earth always reminds me of the bibical phrase “she was heavy with child.” Both plants and animals are producing young.

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This plant is known variously as quaking grass or rattlesnake grass because the slightest breeze makes it rattle.  Although it is not a native species, it hasn’t been considered invasive.