Ohio spiderwort

Called such because its folded leaves resembles a squatting spider, the spiderwort, pictured is the Ohio variety, can be found throughout Morton Grove's Miami Woods restored tallgrass prairie. Without the blossoms, the spiderwort appears to be a tall grass plant.

Blue flag iris after a prescribed burn

Earlier Morton Grove wildflower posts:

Blue flag iris after a prescribed burn
After a prescribed burn: Morton Grove's brown lands
Daisies in Morton Grove
Daisies in Morton Grove
Common cinquefoil
Woodland phlox
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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