![]() ![]() The numerous flowering stems are topped by single flower heads. The leaves of the flower stemsĪre much reduced in size. May be up to 2 cm long and less than 2 mm wide. The leaves are linear, erect and entire and persist for up to three years. It tends to formĪ loose mat of leaves and flowers with the leaves clustered on short erect stems. Narrowleaf goldenweed is a perennial subshrub to 10 cm high. Photo at right of narrowleaf goldenweed atop the Horse Heaven Hills, west The photo above shows arrowleaf goldenweed as seen atop the Horse Heaven Hills, west of Richland, WA.April 28, 2006. Narrowleaf Goldenweed, Narrowleaf Mock Goldenweed Nestotus stenophyllus Synonyms: Haplopappus stenophyllus, Stenotus stenophyllus Before she could strip them away entirely he swung down from the horse and caught her hands, kneeling.Narrowleaf Goldenweed, Narrowleaf Mock Goldenweed: Nestotus stenophyllus (Synonyms: Haplopappus stenophyllus, Stenotus stenophyllus) Hurriedly she brushed her skirts free of clinging stems and blossoms and began to pick them from her braid. No, my lord, she responded promptly, very solemn andĪnd I want to be of account to him, she thought intently.īy the gods, she whispered within her mind, he is prince of this land and comes to see me So, you wish to see Homana's prince take an unexpected bath, he said menacingly, but she saw the amusement in his eyes. The animal reacted to her unexpected appearance with alacrity. She grinned in devious anticipation and straightened in the deep grass, wiping water from her sun-browned skin.Įqually startled, reined the animal in with a curse and shot a glare over his shoulder. The warriors splashed into the creek, splattering her liberally. ![]() I did not think you would come, she said, pitching her voice to carry over the noisy horse. What have you been doing harvesting all the flowers? You are fair covered with them. The prince stared down at her quizzically, one tawny eyebrow rose. She was purpose-fully intent on her work, for if she allowed her thoughts to range freely she would be overtaken by the knowledge and the hope that he still might come. Stems and crushed blooms littered the coarse yellow gown she wore and damp earth stained the garment, but she paid it no mind. Carefully she twined purple summer flowers into her single dark brown braid, and dabbled bare feet in the rushing water. She sat by the creek, half-hidden in lush grasses. Then her attention was caught by an approaching rider, and she let fall the flowered braid from limp fingers. He grinned- More like a wood nymph, I would say.Ī songbird called from the forest behind and she glanced up, smiling at the delicate melody. I did not say you presented an unattractive sight, Alix. His rider, who had yet to see her, rode unconcernedly through the meadowlands. She heard the jingle of bit and bridle and the heavy snort of the big stallion. Sunlight glittered off the gold of his mount's trappings and painted the chestnut warhorse bright red. She grinned at him and shook her head as he tried to settle the horse- The creek bottom offered treacherous footing to any beast, and me warhorse had yet to find a comfortable spot, Finally his rider cursed again in exasperation and spurred him through the water onto the bank, where he stared down at her from the chestnut's great height. If she allowed him to see it she would be no different from anyone else to him, and therefore of no account. She felt the familiar leap of excitement, anticipation and wonder within her breast, and quickly tried to dismiss it. She drew her knees up and clasped her arms around them, resting her chin on their tops. ![]()
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