Mayapple – Podophyllum peltatum

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Podophyllum peltatum is a herbaceous perennial known for its large, umbrella-like leaves and single, nodding white flower.

Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed, resembling a closed umbrella.

Flowers: The plant produces a single, nodding white flower with six petals.

Habitat: It is commonly found in rich, moist woodlands.

Distribution: Mayapple is native to eastern North America.

Occurrence
Planted throughout all the wooded areas.

Virginia Spring Beauty – Claytonia virginica

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Claytonia virginica is a herbaceous perennial known for its delicate, pink to white, star-shaped flowers and linear leaves.

Leaves: The leaves are linear or lance-shaped and emerge from a basal rosette.

Flowers: The plant produces small, pink to white, five-petaled flowers with pink stripes.

Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and moist, shaded areas.

Distribution: Virginia springbeauty is native to eastern North America.

Occurrence
Planted in back 40 and in the fern area and the large brush island

Blue Lobelia – Lobelia siphilitica

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Lobelia siphilitica is a herbaceous perennial known for its tall spikes of bright blue, tubular flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and arranged alternately along the stem.

Flowers: The plant produces tall spikes of bright blue, tubular flowers with a distinctive lower lip.

Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, along stream banks, and in damp meadows.

Distribution: Great blue lobelia is native to eastern North America.

Occurrence
Found near the lower wetter areas around the property

Spikenard – Aralia racemosa

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Aralia racemosa is a tall, herbaceous perennial known for its compound leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are compound, with multiple leaflets arranged along a central stem.

Flowers: The plant produces clusters of small, white, five-petaled flowers in terminal panicles.

Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and shaded areas.

Distribution: American spikenard is native to eastern North America.

Occurrence
Found in the wooded areas – particularly the large brush island

Prairie Blue-eyed Grass – Sisyrinchium campestre

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Sisyrinchium campestre is a small, herbaceous perennial known for its slender stems and small, blue to purple, star-like flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are grass-like and typically shorter than the flowering stems.

Flowers: The plant produces small, blue to purple, star-shaped flowers with a yellow or white center.

Habitat: It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open areas.

Distribution: Blue-eyed grass is native to North America.

Occurrence
Sparsely found in former field area and prairie section

Ninebark – Physocarpus opulifolius

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Physocarpus opulifolius is a deciduous shrub known for its peeling bark and clusters of small, pink to white flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are palmately lobed and have a serrated margin.

Flowers: The plant produces clusters of small, pink to white, five-petaled flowers.

Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands, thickets, and along stream banks.

Distribution: Ninebark is native to North America.

Occurrence
Planted widely in former field

Golden Alexanders – Zizia aurea

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Zizia aurea is a herbaceous perennial known for its bright yellow, umbrella-like flower clusters and pinnately compound leaves.

Leaves: The leaves are pinnately compound, with multiple leaflets arranged along a central stem.

Flowers: The plant produces bright yellow, umbrella-like clusters of small, five-petaled flowers.

Habitat: It is commonly found in moist meadows and along stream banks.

Occurrence
Found in prairie section

Golden Ragwort – Packera aurea

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Packera aurea is a herbaceous perennial known for its basal rosette of heart-shaped leaves and clusters of yellow, daisy-like flowers.

Leaves: The basal leaves are heart-shaped and often have prominent veining.

Flowers: The plant produces clusters of small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow rays.

Habitat: It is commonly found in wet woodlands and along stream banks.

Distribution: Golden ragwort is native to North America.

Occurrence
Widespread throughout the property

Bracken Fern – Pteridium aquilinum

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Pteridium aquilinum is a large, deciduous fern known for its triangular fronds and tall, upright growth.

Leaves: The fronds are triangular and deeply lobed, resembling the shape of a feather.

Spores: Reproduction occurs through spores produced on the underside of the fronds.

Habitat: It is commonly found in a wide range of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Distribution: Bracken fern is found in many parts of the world.

Occurrence
Planted along fern path and on the spring in the back 40 woods.