Broad-leaved Arrow-head
Sagittaria latifolia (S. variabilis)
Flowers–White, 1 to 1-1/2 in. wide, in 3-bracted whorls of 3, borne near the summit of a leafless scape 4 in. to 4 ft. tall. Calyx of 3
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Harebell or Hairbell; Blue Bells of Scotland; Lady’s Thimble Campanula rotundifolia Flowers–Bright blue or violet-blue, bell-shaped, 1/2 in. long, or over, drooping from hair-like stalks. Calyx of 5-pointed, narrow, spreading lobes; 5 slender stamens alternate Continue reading Harebell or Hairbell; Blue Bells of Scotland; Lady’s Thimble Pitcher-plant; Side-saddle Flower; Huntsman’s Cup; Indian Dipper Sarracenea purpurea Flower–Deep reddish purple, sometimes partly greenish, pink, or red, 2 in. or more across, globose; solitary, nodding from scape 1 to 2 ft. tall. Calyx Continue reading Pitcher-plant; Side-saddle Flower; Huntsman’s Cup; Indian Dipper By Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont When it comes to identifying wildflowers, or even reading about new garden flowers, knowing the words you’ll invariably run across will help you feel less lost. The main method for differentiating plants is by their flowers. This can be from Continue reading Flower Word Power Hedge or Great Bindweed; Wild Morning-glory; Rutland Beauty; Bell-bind; Lady’s Nightcap Convolvulus sepium Flowers–Light pink, with white stripes or all white, bell-shaped, about 2 in. long, twisted in the bud, solitary, on long peduncles Continue reading Hedge or Great Bindweed; Wild Morning-glory; Rutland Beauty; Bell-bind; Lady’s Nightcap Virgin’s Bower; Virginia Clematis; Traveller’s Joy; Old Man’s Beard Clematis virginiana Flowers–White and greenish, about 1 in. across or less, in loose clusters from the axils. Calyx of 4 or 5 petal-like sepals; no petals; Continue reading Virgin’s Bower; Virginia Clematis; Traveller’s Joy; Old Man’s Beard |
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