Bloodroot is one of the earliest woodland wildflowers to bloom depending on the tree overgrowth above. The pure white flowers grow 8-20 inches in height with a creamy yellow center. The flowers remain open during the warmth of the day and close at night.
May Wildflower
Marsh Marigold
The marsh marigold is one of the earliest wetland plants to bloom after the winter snow has melted with it’s beautiful, yellow blooms that herald spring is here.
White Baneberry Dolls Eyes
White baneberry dolls eyes begins its life with fuzzy white flowers on a green stem and later develop white berries with a black dot in the middle.
Mayapple Wildflower
Mayapple
The mayapple plant’s scientific name is Podophyllum peltatum and is part of my running Wisconsin wildflower collection. The mayapple wildflower in Wisconsin was found on one of my walks through the Wisconsin woodland areas.
Jack in the Pulpit
Jack in the Pulpit
A common woodland plant that produces purple-spotted and striped leaves in the spring (April–June).
Early MeadowRue
Early MeadowRue Early Meadowrue is generally found in places that have not been disturbed by human interaction. General Information A perennial, native wildflower. The stems are a light purple color and the flowers are bell-shaped and produce yellow hanging flowers Genus: Thalictrum dioicum Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) Life cycle: Perennial Origin: Native Habitat: Shaded woodlands, forests Bloom season: April, … Read more
Trout Lily
Trout Lily
The woods are blooming full of trout lily in Wisconsin. I have been lucky to track down the White Trout variety(Erythronium albidum) and the Yellow variety (Erythronium americanum).
Wild Strawberry : Nature’s Tiny Red Gems
The Wild Strawberry is common in open places in woods, on grassy slopes, and in similar situations. It flowers in April and May, and the fruit ripens in June and July.
Purple Gaywing Wildflower
The purple Gaywing wildflower is often mistaken for an orchid. It goes by the names of Fringed Polygala, Gaywings, or Flowering Wintergreen. General Information Genus: Polygala paucifolia Family: Milkwort Life cycle: Perennial Origin: Native Habitat: Damp, rich woods Bloom season: May, June Plant height: 4-6 inches tall Additional Information This dainty and low perennial usually rises but … Read more
Eastern Red Columbine Wildflower
Eastern Red Columbine Wildflower
Not exactly sure what draws me to the eastern red columbine wildflower. Is it the curvy lines? The color? Perhaps, because one sees them selectively?
Downy Yellow Violet
Downy Yellow Violet
The Downy Yellow Violet is found in woodland areas during the months of April and May in Wisconsin. They like rich, dry soil.