Woodland phlox

Although not a prevalent as woodland geraniums--as of this writing--Morton Grove's Linne Woods are blessed with a plethora of patches of woodland phlox.

As with many of the wildflowers I've been writing about there, woodland phlox is common in the eastern United States. The blossoms have a lavender tinge, although I the ones I encountered have hues that are somewhat diminished.

Earlier Morton Grove wildflower posts:

Wild geraniums
Mayapples
Virginia bluebells
Red trillium
On this day: Linnaeus publishes major work; Morton Grove trillium
Blue violet, Illinois' state flower

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