Behind Blue Ridge Country

The purple-spored typically grows in this region’s fields, often appearing from October through December and into early January.

Frankly, this native species to the Blue Ridge mountains comes by its name honestly.

Earlier, this year, a lone mullein plant appeared along the fence that encloses my garden, which made me curious about this plant.

When young, indigo milk caps are one of the most stunningly beautiful mushrooms in the Blue Ridge Mountains.