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Category: Wildflowers

Pale Beardtongue (Penstemon pallidus)

Pale Beardtongue (Penstemon pallidus)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: No

Description

Penstemon with irregular white flowers and stems with hairs

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
Seeded in large prairie

Author adminPosted on June 1, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Pale Beardtongue (Penstemon pallidus)

Large Beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus)

Large Beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Single stalk with fleshy leaves. Irregular purplish flowers

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
Seeded in large prairie

Author adminPosted on June 1, 2024June 8, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Large Beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus)

Cream Pea (Lathyrus ochroleucus)

Cream Pea (Lathyrus ochroleucus)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Sprawling vine with irregular cream colored flowers.

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
Widespread in woods and wood edges

Author adminPosted on June 1, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Cream Pea (Lathyrus ochroleucus)

Smooth Yellow Violet (Viola eriocarpa)

Smooth Yellow Violet (Viola eriocarpa)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Yellow violet which – spade shaped leaves with irregular flowers.

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
Widespread in woods and wood edges

Author adminPosted on May 29, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Smooth Yellow Violet (Viola eriocarpa)

Bluntleaf Sandwort (Moehringia lateriflora)

Bluntleaf Sandwort (Moehringia lateriflora)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Rather inconspicuous plant with white 5-petaled flowers

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
Occurs in areas where the grass is shorter

Author adminPosted on May 29, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Bluntleaf Sandwort (Moehringia lateriflora)

Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Distinctly shaped flowers – red with long tubes ending in bulbs filled with sweet nectar.

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
Found throughout the property

Author adminPosted on May 24, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

Prairie Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii)

Prairie Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Rounded-lobed leaves arising basally on a single stalk.

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
In two locations of the field where grass is thin.

Author adminPosted on May 23, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Prairie Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii)

American Pasqueflower (Anemone patens)

American Pasqueflower (Anemone patens)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Ferny leaves with white flowers resembling upside-down pants

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
In two locations of the field where grass is thin.

Author adminPosted on May 21, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on American Pasqueflower (Anemone patens)

Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata)

Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Purple violet flowers. Leaves are deeply lobed resembling a bird’s foot.

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
Found in field area where the grass is thin.

Author adminPosted on May 21, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata)

Dutchman’s Breeches – (Dicentra cucullaria)

Dutchman’s Breeches – (Dicentra cucullaria)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Ferny leaves with white flowers resembling upside-down pants

Distribution: North America.

Occurrence
In large brush island deer exclosure

Author adminPosted on May 11, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Dutchman’s Breeches – (Dicentra cucullaria)

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