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Pale-spike Lobelia (Lobelia spicata)

Pale-spike Lobelia (Lobelia spicata)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Smaller plant with spikes of white irregular flowers

Occurrence
Seeded in large prairie

Author adminPosted on July 18, 2025August 19, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Pale-spike Lobelia (Lobelia spicata)

Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus)

Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Tall grass with drooping rye-like seed heads

Occurrence
Seeded in large prairie

Author adminPosted on July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Categories Grasses, Sedges, RushesLeave a comment on Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus)

Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis tripteris)

Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis tripteris)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Tall plant with opposite leaves in sets of three – yellow flowers with dark center

Occurrence
Seeded in large prairie

Author adminPosted on July 18, 2025September 21, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis tripteris)

Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)

Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Tall narrow spikes of pink flowers

Occurrence
Seeded in large prairie

Author adminPosted on July 18, 2025August 2, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)

Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani)

Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Tall sunflower with many long-pointed-narrow bracts.

Habitat: It is commonly found in prairies, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Occurrence
Seeded in large prairie

Author adminPosted on July 18, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani)

American Vetch (Vicia americana)

American Vetch (Vicia americana)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Sparse vining stems with compound leaves and irregular purple flowers at the ends of the stem

Occurrence
Widespread throughout the property

Author adminPosted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on American Vetch (Vicia americana)

American Dragonhead (Dracocephalum parviflorum)

American Dragonhead (Dracocephalum parviflorum)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Herbaceous square stems with bushy flower heads featuring very small irregular white flowers

Occurrence
Appears in various places throughout the property

Author adminPosted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on American Dragonhead (Dracocephalum parviflorum)

Crested Sedge (Carex cristatella)

Crested Sedge (Carex cristatella)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Features ball-like clusters of seed heads

Occurrence
Found in wet low areas

Author adminPosted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025Categories Grasses, Sedges, RushesLeave a comment on Crested Sedge (Carex cristatella)

Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)

Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)
Author adminPosted on July 2, 2025September 8, 2025Categories Butterflies-Moths, Fauna, InvertebratesLeave a comment on Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)

Summer Azure (Celastrina ladon)

Summer Azure (Celastrina ladon)
Author adminPosted on July 1, 2025September 8, 2025Categories Butterflies-Moths, Fauna, InvertebratesLeave a comment on Summer Azure (Celastrina ladon)

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