Trifecta — L Rowland

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Trifecta - 48 x 36 acrylic on wood panel.
A saucer magnolia with resurrection fern and lichen.
Magnolias are an ecosystem cornerstone, supporting many insects, birds and small mammals. Pollinators love their nectar. Birds and squirrels, love their seeds and many species shelter in their branches. Resurrection fern often grows in the branches of old magnolia trees, creating a micro climate and habitat for species, such as insects, birds, and frogs. Lichen which also grows on the branches of old magnolias provides food, habitat and nesting materials for many species of birds and small mammals. Magnolia trees, lichen, and resurrection ferns are a powerful ecological trifecta.