Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) gets its name from the pale spots on young leaves—like splashes of water. These markings fade as the season progresses. I found these striking examples in a nearby wooded area earlier this spring.
#Botany #NativePlantID #WoodlandPlants #MidwestFlora #PlantPhotography
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a spring-blooming native perennial found in eastern North American woodlands. Its soft pink to lavender flowers attract pollinators, and the foliage holds its form well into summer. A quiet but reliable presence on the forest floor.
#NativePlantID #WoodlandFlora #GeraniumMaculatum #PollinatorFriendly
Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a striking native shrub, known for its deep red stems and clusters of white spring flowers. I took these photos in mid-May—right as the blooms were opening and the new growth was at its most vibrant.
Hunter Lindsay