Category: Wildflowers

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Scrophularia lanceolata is a perennial herb known for its lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, tubular flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped with serrated margins.

Flowers: The plant produces clusters of small, tubular, greenish-brown to reddish-brown flowers.

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

Distribution: American figwort is native to eastern North America.

Occurrence
Widespread throughout the property

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Alisma triviale is a perennial aquatic plant known for its basal leaves and small, white flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are basal and long-petioled, with a lance-shaped to ovate shape.

Flowers: The plant produces small, white flowers with three petals.

Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, including ponds and slow-moving streams.

Distribution: Northern water plantain is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in back 40 pond

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Opuntia humifusa is a low-growing cactus species known for its flat, segmented stems and large, showy yellow flowers.

Stems: The stems are flat and segmented, with prominent spines and glochids (tiny, barbed bristles).

Flowers: The plant produces large, bright yellow flowers with numerous petals.

Fruit: It bears prickly, pear-shaped fruits.

Habitat: It is commonly found in dry, sandy, or rocky habitats.

Occurrence
Planted on east side of property

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Symphyotrichum urophyllum is a herbaceous perennial known for its lance-shaped leaves and clusters of white to pale blue flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and typically toothed.

Flowers: The plant produces clusters of white to pale blue, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.

Habitat: It is commonly found in open woodlands and meadows.

Distribution: White arrowleaf aster is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found throughout the property

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Erigeron annuus is a herbaceous annual or biennial known for its slender stems and small, daisy-like flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and alternate along the stems.

Flowers: The plant produces small, daisy-like flowers with numerous white to pinkish-purple petals.

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

Distribution: Eastern daisy fleabane is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found throughout the property

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Solidago gigantea is a tall, herbaceous perennial known for its golden-yellow flower clusters and lance-shaped leaves.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and serrated along the edges.

Flowers: The plant produces large, dense clusters of small, bright yellow flowers.

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

Distribution: Giant goldenrod is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in former field areas

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Helianthus pauciflorus is a tall, herbaceous perennial known for its large, showy sunflower-like flowers and rough leaves.

Leaves: The leaves are rough to the touch, lance-shaped, and arranged alternately along the stem.

Flowers: The plant produces large, yellow sunflower-like flowers with multiple petals and a dark central disk.

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

Distribution: Stiff sunflower is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in original prairie

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Maianthemum racemosum is a woodland perennial known for its arching stems and clusters of small, white flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and alternate along the stems.

Flowers: The plant produces clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers that resemble those of true Solomon’s seal.

Fruit: It bears small, red berries.

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

Distribution: False Solomon’s seal is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in the woods

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Solidago canadensis is a herbaceous perennial known for its tall stature, lance-shaped leaves, and golden-yellow flower clusters.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and serrated along the edges.

Flowers: The plant produces dense clusters of small, bright yellow flowers.

Habitat: It is commonly found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.

Distribution: Canada goldenrod is native to North America.

Occurrence
Widespread throughout the property

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Pilea fontana is a herbaceous perennial known for its opposite leaves and inconspicuous flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are opposite, somewhat translucent, and have a distinctive lance-shaped appearance.

Flowers: The plant produces small, greenish flowers that are not showy.

Fruit: It bears small, black, round fruits.

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

Distribution: Black-fruited clearweed is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found near crick