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Native Plants of the Great Lakes

North Branch Restoration Project: Native Plant and Seed Collection


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FLOWERING: Late April - Early June.

SEED TIMING: Mid - Late June.

HABITAT: Prairie.

DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES: 4 to 6 inches tall. Hairy, dark green, grass-like leaves. Six-petaled yellow star-like flower.

TO PICK: Fruit is a capsule, nearly round, up to 1/6-inch in diameter, with several black seeds.




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