Prairie Larkspur displaying its characteristic tall flower spikes with distinctive spurred white flowers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Delphinium virescens, commonly known as Prairie Larkspur, Plains
Tick-trefoil displays its distinctive three-leaflet compound leaves and dense spikes of pink-purple pea-like flowers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Desmodium canadense, commonly known as Tick-trefoil, Canada
Ostrich Fern fiddleheads emerging in early spring – a popular edible delicacy and ornamental feature. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5 CA) Matteuccia struthiopteris (syn.
Solomon’s Seal displaying its characteristic arching stem with perfectly oriented leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Polygonatum biflorum, commonly known as Solomon’s Seal, Smooth
Ox-eye Sunflower in full bloom showing characteristic bright yellow flowers with darker centers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Heliopsis helianthoides, commonly known as Ox-eye Sunflower, False
Stiff Goldenrod’s distinctive flat-topped flower clusters create a brilliant golden display in late summer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Solidago rigida, commonly known as
Penstemon grandiflorus, commonly known as Large-flowered Penstemon, Shell-leaf Penstemon, or Large Beardtongue, is one of the most spectacular native wildflowers of the North American Great
Meadowsweet in natural habitat showing characteristic white flower clusters and serrated leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Spiraea alba, commonly known as Meadowsweet, White
Juniperus communis, commonly known as Common Juniper or Common Mountain Juniper, holds the remarkable distinction of being the most widespread conifer in the world, with
Sorghastrum nutans, commonly known as Indian Grass, Yellow Indian Grass, or Wood Grass, is one of the most iconic and ecologically important warm-season grasses of
