Son Before the Father

My sister Faye tells me that this early blooming wildflower is also  known as the Son Before the Father because the flower pops up on a single wooly stem before the leaves.  Similar to a Dandelion,  the  Colt's-Foot, another common name for this plant, is a member of the sunflower family.  When the leaves mature, they have a resemblance to a colt's foot.  The leaves are known for their ability to cure a cough and when dried, can be used for a cup of tea.  These little drops of sunshine were photographed at the edge of MM road during March.