by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Distinguishing Characteristics Square stem with fine hairs. Leaves opposite, on short stalks, up to 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Leaves toothed along the...
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida) Distinguishing Characteristics Leaves divided into typically 7 dull, narrow leaflets, each up to 11/4 inches long and less than 1/4 inch wide. Height Up to 2 feet...
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) Distinguishing Characteristics Large basal leaves on long stalks, up to 10 inches long and 5 inches wide. Leaf margin slightly to heavily toothed. Leaves mostly smooth....
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Slender Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) Distinguishing Characteristics Smooth, square stem. Numerous pairs of slender leaflets. Branching occurs at the leaf axils. Leaves have mint aroma when...
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) Distinguishing Characteristics Leaves are up to 12 inches long and less than 1/4 inch wide, with long, pointed tips. Widely-spaced long, pale hairs along the...
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) Distinguishing Characteristics Basal leaves large, up to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide, withering at floweringtime. Leaves finely hairy on both surfaces and...
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Royal Catchfly (Silene regia) Distinguishing Characteristics Leaves opposite, gradually tapering to the stem. Margin with short hairs. Stems smooth on lower part, with sticky hairs near the top of the...
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) Distinguishing Characteristics Basal leaves are short-stalked and up to 16 inches long and 2 inches wide, with short hairs on upper and lower leaf surfaces and along...
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) Distinguishing Characteristics Leaves divided into 3 to 9 shiny, narrow leaflets, each about 1inch long and 1/8 inch wide. Height Up to 2 feet Blooms June to...
by MoPrairieOps | July 28, 2021
Seed collected from MPF’s Stilwell Prairie. Photo: Scott Lenharth Pitcher Sage (Salvia azurea) Distinguishing Characteristics Stems square with short, dense hairs. Leaves opposite, short-stalked. Up to 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. Hairy, with a few teeth along the...