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True Lover's Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I&#039;ve been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html" title="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/134764_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1678320010&Signature=BOFQ0OKdnKmUuy637fQKZ61EJME%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I&#039;ve been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> <br /> Last year&#039;s observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html" title="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/134768_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1678320010&Signature=tv6XZjF3u7Pf8nAzVvIelJk%2Brg8%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I&#039;ve been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year&#039;s observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html Paris,melanthiaceae,parideae,true lover&#039;s knot" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html" title="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/134767_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1678320010&Signature=M6XvKd0yF%2BXqcbKjvXzKQdZ1s%2Fs%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I&#039;ve been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year&#039;s observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html" title="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/134766_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1678320010&Signature=ZM9PJ13EUIXG%2FEAXxTGLl9w8rVU%3D" width="112" height="152" alt="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I&#039;ve been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year&#039;s observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html" title="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/134765_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1678320010&Signature=ZlFbmnvuxbL28sXlLkG5wwT3B%2F8%3D" width="200" height="160" alt="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I&#039;ve been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year&#039;s observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> Last year&#039;s observation:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html" title="Paris sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/127248_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1678320010&Signature=tD8mcTgM6lLhzr3XQTnajtnXwYI%3D" width="200" height="148" alt="Paris sp. The ID for this observation is currently uncertain. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. Either would be very unusual to find in this area. I&#039;m awaiting expert confirmation, which may have to wait until spring. In the meantime, I am changing the location to just reflect the state (New York) at the urging of some experts because this is a rare plant.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Forest/wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127249/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_quadrifolia.html<br /> <br /> Observation from May 2022:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html Geotagged,Paris,Paris quadrifolia,Spring,True lover&#039;s knot,United States,herb-paris" /></a></figure> Click/tap to enlarge

True Lover's Knot - Paris sp.

This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I've been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.

Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York

True Lover's Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I've been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> <br /> Last year's observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html

True Lover's Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I've been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year's observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html Paris,melanthiaceae,parideae,true lover's knot

True Lover's Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I've been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year's observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html

True Lover's Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I've been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year's observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html

True Lover's Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I've been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year's observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html


Last year's observation:
Paris sp. The ID for this observation is currently uncertain. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. Either would be very unusual to find in this area. I'm awaiting expert confirmation, which may have to wait until spring. In the meantime, I am changing the location to just reflect the state (New York) at the urging of some experts because this is a rare plant.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Forest/wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127249/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_quadrifolia.html<br /> <br /> Observation from May 2022:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html Geotagged,Paris,Paris quadrifolia,Spring,True lover's knot,United States,herb-paris

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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm