Illinois Wildflowers
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Prairie Wildflowers of Illinois
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Woodland Wildflowers
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Trees, Shrubs, & Wood Vines in Illinois - Illinois Wildflowers
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Wetland Wildflowers of Illinois
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Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) - Illinois Wildflowers
Spring Beauty Claytonia virginica Purslane family (Portulacaceae) Description: This perennial wildflower is about 3-6" tall, consisting of a flowering stem with a pair of opposite cauline leaves and some basal leaves. The stem is light green or slightly reddish green, glabrous, and …
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) - Illinois Wildflowers
Leadplant Amorpha canescens Bean family (Fabaceae) Description: This perennial plant is 1-3' tall, producing occasional side branches. Leadplant is usually semi-erect; in partially shaded situations, it will sprawl along the ground in the direction of greater lighter.
Website Description - Illinois Wildflowers
This website contains descriptions, photographs, and range maps of many wildflowers and other plants in Illinois. These plants consist primarily of herbaceous flowering plants and some woody plants, whether native to Illinois or introduced from somewhere else.
Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) - Illinois Wildflowers
Culver's Root Veronicastrum virginicum Snapdragon family (Scrophulariaceae) Description: This perennial plant is up to 5' tall and unbranched, except near the inflorescence. The central stem is round and smooth. Scattered along this stem are 3-7 whorled leaves.
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) - Illinois Wildflowers
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis Madder family (Rubiaceae) Description: This woody shrub is usually 3-8' tall, but sometimes reaches 20' and achieves the stature of a small tree. It branches frequently and has a bushy appearance. The lower branches become woody and brown, while new growth is green or red.