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New Addition to the Southeastern Wisconsin Flora Part I

Posted on December 7, 2014 by prairiebotanist

October Lady’s-tresses Spiranthes ovalis var. erostellata Catling (Orchidaceae). October lady’s-tresses is generally a more southern species, but it may be extending its range northward, or “new” populations may have been overlooked in the past, because October lady’s tresses blooms, as its … Continue reading →

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False Foxgloves

Posted on September 5, 2014 by prairiebotanist

The time when days start to become noticeably shorter, the nights more crisp, and the colors on the landscape more rich-late August into September-is one of my favorite times of the year. Several species of false-foxgloves blooming on prairies and … Continue reading →

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The White Deer at the Orchid Patch

Posted on June 29, 2014 by prairiebotanist

Beauty is common if you look for it, but it is truly rare to step into the wild’s inner sanctum, a place and condition apart from time and humanity. For me, I am always oblivious until I am there, when … Continue reading →

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