Bloodroot Quintet (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Early spring in the shade of large oak trees. • Image by Jim Bodkin
Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis. This is one of the earliest spring wildflowers to appear after the snow melts. Image by Stephen Barten
White Trout Lily (Erythronium albidum)
Spring woodland wildflower • Image by Jim Bodkin
Butterfly Weed
Although not really a weed but native milkweed that attracts butterflies. Image by Jeff Chemelewski
Rue Anemone (Anemonella thalictroides)
Spring woodland wildflower. • Image by Jim Bodkin
Blazing Star
Image by Jeff Chemelewski
Lead Plant and Cone Flowers
Lead Plant can be found in a naturalized prairie setting along with Cone flowers. Image by Jeff Chemelewski
White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)
This plant is sometimes called "Doll's Eyes" because its shiny white fruits resemble eyes once used in dolls. Image by Donna Bolzman
Coneflowers
These coneflowers were found at a restored prairie site in the North Barrington area. Image by Jeff Chemelewski
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Woodland spring wildflower • Image by Jim Bodkin
Purple Bell Flower (Campanula rapunculoides)
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Emerging to the warming spring weather • Image by Jim Bodkin
Wildflower Display
A variety of wildflowers can be found in many of the natural prairie areas around Barrington. Image by Jeff Chemelewski
Wild Bergemot
Dutchman's Breeches (Britches)
Dicentra cucullaria. This wildflower blooms in early spring. Image by Stephen Barten
Water-Willow (Justicia americana)
Native aquatic plant • Image by Jim Bodkin
Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculotum)
Hoary Vervain (Verbena strict)
Purple Prairie Clover
Thistle (Echinops) with honey bee
Spring source for pollen • Image by Jim Bodkin
Marsh Marigols (Caltha palustris)
Wet environment spring wildflower • Image by Jim Bodkin
A Gentian Array
