Prairie Sandbur, Krameria lanceolata, are members of the Ratany family (Krameriaceae). Prairie Sandbur grows along the ground and the leaves and stems … [Read more...] about Prairie Sandburs Have Unique Flowers
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Prairie Spiderwort In A Tough Spot
Pictured here is a Prairie Spiderwort, Tradescantia occidentalis. It belongs to the Spiderwort family, Commelinaceae. There are 14 different species … [Read more...] about Prairie Spiderwort In A Tough Spot
Ghost Iris, Celestial, or Prairie Pleatleaf are the Names of Nemastylis geminiflora
This is the bloom of the Celestial or Ghost Iris, although the USDA (http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=NEGE ) calls this species the Praire … [Read more...] about Ghost Iris, Celestial, or Prairie Pleatleaf are the Names of Nemastylis geminiflora
Bumble Bee on Eastern Purple Coneflower
The bumble bee in this picture is Bombus pennsylvanicus and it is collecting nectar from the bloom of Echinacea purpurea. Notice the pollen collected … [Read more...] about Bumble Bee on Eastern Purple Coneflower
Black Swallowtail Butterfly on Basket Flower
A Black Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polixenes) nectaring on a Basket Flower (Centaurea americana). One of the largest butterflies that we see in … [Read more...] about Black Swallowtail Butterfly on Basket Flower