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| Spring begins in the northern hemisphere tomorrow, Monday, March 20, at 5:24 EDT. And here is one last winter flower that's blooming in my neighborhood. Behold the blue squill. Click to enlarge. |
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| The squill is one of many non-native plants first introduced as an ornamental. It escaped its garden beds and spread so enthusiastically that it is now considered a pest in many areas. At least it’s pretty. |
