Claudia is a plant nut, in case you didn't know. (Plants, after all, are basically living, growing sculptures!) Here are some images from her yard and beyond:

Giant Hibiscus with burgundy leaves


Lycopodium in mountains of SC, with spore capsules (strobili - thanks, Dan)


Pitcher plants (Sarracenia flava) at coast of SC


Claudia's front yard, with giant rice paper plant in background


Mystery plant, it's a giant evergreen related to Ligularia. Photo of bloom will be posted later...the flowers are spectacular!