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Leatherwood (Dirca palustris)

 

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Small shrub up to 6 feet tall with extremely flexible branches and stems. Yellow bell-shaped flowers very early in the spring.

Occurrence
Planted in fern area. Very likely occurred naturally prior to the introduction of cattle.

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023Categories ShrubsLeave a comment on Leatherwood (Dirca palustris)

Plantain-Leaved Sedge (Carex plantaginea)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Low growing sedge with very wide leaves.

Occurrence
Planted in brush island and fern area woods.

Author daivPosted on June 30, 2023June 30, 2023Categories GrassesLeave a comment on Plantain-Leaved Sedge (Carex plantaginea)

Sneezeweed – Helenium autumnale

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Tall plant with yellow multi-petaled flowers and yellow centers. Petals are blunt and lobed on the ends

Occurrence
Found along the crick.

Author daivPosted on September 12, 2022Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Sneezeweed – Helenium autumnale

Smooth Oxeye – Heliopsis helianthoides

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Multiple yellow flowers with yellow centers.

Occurrence
Found in the prairie areas

Author daivPosted on September 12, 2022Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Smooth Oxeye – Heliopsis helianthoides

Calico Aster – Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Branched with many small multi-petaled white flowers. Light yellow to pinkish centers

Occurrence
Found naturally throughout the property in wetter grassy areas and wood edges.

Author daivPosted on September 12, 2022Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Calico Aster – Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Greater Fringed Gentian – Gentianopsis crinita

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Four-petaled bluish purple flowers with fringed edges.

Occurrence
Seeded near crick in the moist grassy area

Author daivPosted on September 12, 2022Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Greater Fringed Gentian – Gentianopsis crinita

Prairie Ironweed – Vernonia fasciculata

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Tall prairie plant with flat clusters of bright purple flowers

Occurrence
Found in prairie area

Author daivPosted on September 12, 2022Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Prairie Ironweed – Vernonia fasciculata

Missouri Goldenrod – Solidago missouriensis

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Yellow flower spikes shorter than other goldenrods

Occurrence
Found naturally throughout the property in the prairie and other grassy areas.

Author daivPosted on September 12, 2022Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Missouri Goldenrod – Solidago missouriensis

Flat-Topped White Aster – Doellingeria umbellata

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Flat grouping of many-petaled white flowers with yellow centers

Occurrence
Found throughout property

Author daivPosted on September 12, 2022Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Flat-Topped White Aster – Doellingeria umbellata

Gray Goldenrod – Solidago nemoralis

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Drooping spikes of yellow flowers

Occurrence
Found in prairie areas

Author daivPosted on September 12, 2022Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Gray Goldenrod – Solidago nemoralis

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  • Ferns (24)
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  • Shrubs (19)
  • Trees (49)
    • Coniferous (14)
      • Arbor Vitae (1)
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      • 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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Todd County, Minnesota

USDA Zone 4a

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