The MN wildflower blog

Eryngium yuccifolium
I managed to get a short field trip in this morning before all the storms hit. The destination was a restored prairie on private property in Washington County, by gracious invitation of the owner (thanks, Mike). While I took some very nice photos of cardinal flower, partridge pea and other wildflowers, this simple one of rattlesnake master is my favorite of the day.

Physostegia virginiana
This was found growing on the bank of Rice Creek, along with blue lobelia, boneset, Joe-pye weed and other wet-loving plants. You can reposition the flowers and they’ll stay where you place them. I guess that makes it obedient.

Polygala sanguinea
I think some of the most interesting flowers grow in some type of wetland, and purple milkwort is no exception. This was found growing in a fen. The little spots of yellow are rings of 8 tiny stamens.