Already the bloodroot flowers are losing their petals, and all that is left are the big leaves and the seedhead. Soon, they too will have vanished. Spring is such an ephemeral time of year here in Ontario, and the spring wildflowers are also ephemeral. A few days delay means having to wait for next spring to enjoy them! The red trilliums are out in full flower, while the white trilliums are still in bud. The false solomon's seal is coming up quickly, and the large-flowered bellwort is also in bud.