The following plants have been identified at the ORWRP but weren’t classified into a habitat.
Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny)
Plantago major (Common Plantain)
Rudbeckia laciniata (Cutleaf Coneflower)
Rudbeckia triloba (Browneyed Susan)
Sanicula marilandica (Maryland Sanicle)
Viola canadensis (Canadian White Violet)
Viola papilionacea (Common Blue Violet)
Biked by the center Friday (8/11/23) and noticed large plants with yellow flower heads similar to goldenrod and leaves similar to false indigo. These flowers were along the path and west of the building that looked like it had multiple fish tanks. Could you tell me what those plants are? Thanks,
JA Herrmann, DVM, MPH, DACT
jah1110@illinois.edu
Hi, these likely were goldenrod! It loves to grow to the west of the path, across from our mesocosm area. We also have a beautiful, yellow, native flower called Wild Senna growing in our prairie. Unfortunately it has taken over! We are hoping to do more restoration on the prairie this coming year. Thanks for connecting! -Krystal