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Category: Wildflowers

Marsh Skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata)

Marsh Skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Herbaceous with square stems and leaves opposite each other.

Flowers: Purple irregular shaped flower

Habitat: Moist areas

Occurrence
Found near the marshy areas.

Author adminPosted on August 24, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Marsh Skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata)

Swamp Thistle (Cirsium muticum)

Swamp Thistle (Cirsium muticum)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: 3-5 foot tall, spine-tipped leaves with large sinuses.

Flowers: Purple compound flowers on distinctly shaped and patterned calyx

Habitat: Moist areas

Occurrence
Found near the marshy areas.

Author adminPosted on August 8, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Swamp Thistle (Cirsium muticum)

Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)

Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Shorter prairie plant with lance-shaped leaves.

Flowers: Yellowish irregular flowers around the stems with light pink bracts above and below.

Habitat: Moist areas

Occurrence
Seeded in new prairie section

Author adminPosted on July 21, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)

Glade Mallow (Napaea dioica)

Glade Mallow (Napaea dioica)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Strongly lobed and toothed leaves on long stalks.

Flowers: 5-petaled white flowers in a cluster at the top of the plant

Habitat: Moist areas

Occurrence
Planted near fern area and other places

Author adminPosted on July 21, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Glade Mallow (Napaea dioica)

Leafcup (Polymnia canadensis)

Leafcup (Polymnia canadensis)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Deeply cut leaves on stems up to 3 feet high

Flowers: Yellow compound flowers

Habitat: In the woods

Occurrence
Found in large deer exclosure

Author adminPosted on July 4, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Leafcup (Polymnia canadensis)

Smooth Wild Rose (Rosa blanda)

Smooth Wild Rose (Rosa blanda)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Short, shrubby plant with veined leaves

Stems: First year stems without thorns

Flowers: Pink petals with a yellow center

Fruit: Red rose hips with fuzzy seeds

Habitat: It is commonly found fields and wood edges.

Occurrence
Widespread throughout the property

Author adminPosted on June 29, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Smooth Wild Rose (Rosa blanda)

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)

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