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Bullhead Lily (Nuphar variegata)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Water lily pads on the surface with ball-shaped yellow flowers

Occurrence
Growing in the back 40 ponds

Author daivPosted on July 1, 2023Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Bullhead Lily (Nuphar variegata)

Swamp Smartweed (Persicaria amphibia)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Variable, medium height herbaceous plant with long lance-like leaves and pink flower spikes. Grows on land or in the water.

Occurrence
In back 40 ponds and around crick

Author daivPosted on July 1, 2023Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Swamp Smartweed (Persicaria amphibia)

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Shrub with irregularly shaped leaves with deep veins. Spider-like yellow flowers bloom in October.

Occurrence
Several planted in back 40

Author daivPosted on July 1, 2023July 22, 2023Categories ShrubsLeave a comment on Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Tall Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Tall plant competing with grasses in mostly wetter areas. Has lacy white flower clusters

Occurrence
Found in along road near crick

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Tall Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum)

Smooth Cliff Brake (Pellaea glabella)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Very small fern which prefers rock ledges

Occurrence
Found in large brush island

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023Categories FernsLeave a comment on Smooth Cliff Brake (Pellaea glabella)

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Three-lobed leaves on sprawling stolons white flowers and small edible strawberries

Occurrence
Widespread – mostly in the field area rather than the woods

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)

Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Semi-short prairie plant with white tube-shaped flowers

Occurrence
Seeded in prairie forb area next to field road

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

Yellow Monkey Flower (Mimulus guttatus)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Herbaceous leafy plant in wet areas. Flowers are yellow and resemble a monkey face when turned upside down.

Occurrence
Planted in back 40 wet area

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Yellow Monkey Flower (Mimulus guttatus)

Bicknell’s Cranesbill (Geranium bicknellii)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Clump of green palmate leaves with pink flowers in pairs.

Occurrence
Found in back 40 field

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Bicknell’s Cranesbill (Geranium bicknellii)

Field Sagewort (Artemisia campestris)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Tall feathery-leaved plant with mares tail-like spikes of green flowers

Occurrence
Found in the field where soils are poor

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Field Sagewort (Artemisia campestris)

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Flora

  • Fauna (8)
    • Amphibians (2)
    • Birds (1)
      • Warblers (1)
    • Insects (3)
    • Reptiles (2)
  • Ferns (24)
  • Grasses (13)
  • Shrubs (19)
  • Trees (49)
    • Coniferous (14)
      • Arbor Vitae (1)
      • Firs (1)
      • Hemlock (1)
      • Junipers (2)
      • Larches (1)
      • Pines (5)
      • Spruce (3)
    • Deciduous (35)
      • Ash (2)
      • Birch (3)
      • Cherry (2)
      • Elms (1)
      • Horse Chestnut (1)
      • Lindens (1)
      • Maples (6)
      • Nut Trees (2)
      • Oaks (6)
      • Other Trees (7)
      • Poplars (4)
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  • Wildflowers (178)

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Todd County, Minnesota

USDA Zone 4a

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