Spring beauties (Claytonia virginica) bloom in pink profusion joined by occasional purple violet (Viola sp.).
Pinxterbloom azalea (Rhododendron periclymenoides syn. R. nudiflorum) blooms on a rocky ledge in Rock Creek Park.
Rock Creek viewed from Taft Bridge in spring. Unfolding new leaves paint the treetops in many shades of green and gold.
