Plant of the Week: Medeola virginiana
Plant of the Week! A small yet beautiful woodland perennial, Medeola virginiana, Cucumber-root, forces observers to pause and come down to its... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Campanula rotundifolia
Plant of the Week! A delicate-looking, yet tough native forb, Campanula rotundifolia, Harebell, can be found on rocky outcrops and bluffs, as... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Potentilla palustris
Plant of the Week! You’re probably familiar with Potentilla fruticosa, commonly referred to as just “Potentilla”, (or the McDonald’s shrub! 😆), but... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Cornus canadensis
Plant of the Week! One of the smallest Dogwoods, Cornus canadensis, Bunchberry, is a rhizomatous groundcover found in deciduous, coniferous, and mixed... Learn More
Plant, er, Fungus, of the Week! Morel Mushrooms
Plant…er, Fungus, of the Week! Morel mushrooms are not a single species but are made up of many species in the Morchella... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Sanguinaria canadensis
Plant of the Week! Another lovely woodland spring ephemeral is Sanguinaria canadensis, Bloodroot. A short-statured, rhizomatous plant, its bright white flowers are... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Allium tricoccum
Plant of the Week! Gaining in popularity for their culinary use, Ramps (Allium tricoccum) are as attractive as they are tasty. Their... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Hydrophyllum virginianum
Plant of the Week! Hydrophyllum virginianum, Virginia Waterleaf, gets its name from the tiny white spots that appear on its leaves, resembling... Learn More
Plant of the Week – Podophyllum peltatum
Plant of the Week! Podophyllum peltatum, Mayapple, is popping up in woodlands across the Midwest. The plants consist of either a single... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Claytonia virginica
Plant of the Week! Another pretty and fleeting wildflower that you may see right now is Claytonia virginica, Spring Beauty. A woodland... Learn More