Jack-in-the-pulpit: Old Rachel Carson NWR headquarters. Wells, Maine, June 2026 — There seems to be just one Jack-in-the-pulpit left where I have seen many in the past, but at least there is one. The Jack-in-the-pulpit name might seem strange, unless you have seen the hooded pulpits common in European churches. It is also called Indian Turnip since the American Indians harvested it—and after careful preparation to remove the toxic calcium oxalate crystals—ate it. The Dragon’s Root name was probably given by someone who attempted to eat it raw. 🙂 Sony a6700. Sigma 16-300 Contemporary @ 55mm equivalent field of view. Aperture Program with macro modifications (f/14 at 1/15th second, on my mini-tripod). Processed in Photomator.