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Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum)

Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Long thin stem with dolphin-shaped flowers and thin leaves along the stem

Occurrence
In Small Prairie, also seeded in large prairie, but not seen yet.

Author adminPosted on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum)

Water Tiger (Acilius mediatus)

Water Tiger (Acilius mediatus)
Author adminPosted on June 30, 2025September 8, 2025Categories Fauna, Invertebrates, OthersLeave a comment on Water Tiger (Acilius mediatus)

Firefly (Photuris pensylvanica)

Firefly (Photuris pensylvanica)
Author adminPosted on June 30, 2025September 8, 2025Categories Fauna, Invertebrates, OthersLeave a comment on Firefly (Photuris pensylvanica)

Round-Leaved Serviceberry (AmelanchierĀ sanguinea)

Round-Leaved Serviceberry (AmelanchierĀ sanguinea)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Short – single-stemmed shrub with round leaves. Produces white flowers very early in spring which develope into purplish-red edible fruits

Occurrence
In large brush island

Author adminPosted on June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Categories ShrubsLeave a comment on Round-Leaved Serviceberry (AmelanchierĀ sanguinea)

Northern Pearly-Eye (Enodia anthedon)

Northern Pearly-Eye (Enodia anthedon)
Author adminPosted on June 29, 2025September 8, 2025Categories Butterflies-Moths, Fauna, InvertebratesLeave a comment on Northern Pearly-Eye (Enodia anthedon)

Red Admiral (Vanessa atlanta)

Red Admiral (Vanessa atlanta)
Author adminPosted on June 29, 2025September 8, 2025Categories Butterflies-Moths, Fauna, InvertebratesLeave a comment on Red Admiral (Vanessa atlanta)

Veiny Pea (Lathyrus venosus)

Veiny Pea (Lathyrus venosus)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Bicolor flowers with distinct veins on the upper petals

Occurrence
Found primarily in large brush island

Author adminPosted on June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Veiny Pea (Lathyrus venosus)

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: A vining morning glory from Europe with white trumpet shaped flowers – sometimes pink

Occurrence
Widespread throughout the property

Author adminPosted on June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

Virginia Ctenucha (Ctenucha virginica)

Virginia Ctenucha (Ctenucha virginica)
Author adminPosted on June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Categories Fauna, InvertebratesLeave a comment on Virginia Ctenucha (Ctenucha virginica)

Illinois Bundle Flower (Desmanthus illinoensis)

Illinois Bundle Flower (Desmanthus illinoensis)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Delicate fern-like leaves with pom pom white flowers

Occurrence
Seeded in large prairie

Author adminPosted on June 25, 2025August 17, 2025Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Illinois Bundle Flower (Desmanthus illinoensis)

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