Category Archives: Plant of the Month

Wild Celery, American Eelgrass, Tapegrass Paddle through the waters of MN and WI lakes and streams and you will likely spy Vallisneria americana. Its ribbon-like leaves and curious spiraling reproductive stalk are sure to draw your attention. Its green to reddish leaves grow within a basal cluster, fully underwater or are sometimes floating or flowing.Continue reading “Vallisneria americana”

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain Orchid One of three rattlesnake plantain orchids found in Minnesota, the downy rattlesnake plantain orchid is primarily found in the “big woods” or north central part of Minnesota that is known for its mesic hardwoods, with forests of sugar maple, red oak, yellow birch and basswood. Another indicator of appropriate habitat forContinue reading “Goodyera pubescens”