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Chicago 'burbs (Zone 5b)  |
  Hi all, We spotted these on a walk at Starved Rock State Park (Region 5) at the top of the bluffs along the river. Based on location I would say they grow in a well drained location and in full shade. These were found in conditions similar to Spring beauty and Dutchman's Breeches. I don't recognize them and would appreciate help with identification. Thanks! |
Name: Rj Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)     crawgarden Apr 16, 2018 8:09 AM CST |
| Maybe Purple Cress Any chance of a clearer pic? https://gobotany.newenglandwil... Welcome to the site. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. |
Chicago 'burbs (Zone 5b) |
| Thanks for the reply and the welcome. It was cold and rainy so I didn't bring my regular camera. I just couldn't resist the temptation to pull my cell phone out when my wife spotted this one. That's the best I have and likely won't be back to get something better any time soon. I looked at the pictures in the link you provided. The flowers there seem to be branching out from a stem that is above the leaves whereas this has a single blossom on each stem and no leaves visible. The Purple Cress also doesn't seem to have the prominent sepals. I don't think that's it. thanks, hank Edit: I did some more searching and wonder if it could be Sharp-lobed Hepatica? Can't post a link but I found representative pictures on the same web site. |
Name: Danita GA (Zone 7b)             Danita Apr 16, 2018 11:14 AM CST |
Hello Hank &  !Hepatica has those distinctive bracts. Check this out for comparison, |
Chicago 'burbs (Zone 5b) |
Danita said:Hello Hank & Yes, I think so! thanks, hank |
Name: Jai or Jack WV (Zone 6b) Om shanti om.           Jai_Ganesha Apr 16, 2018 11:22 AM CST |
Danita said:Hello Hank & I agree. These are an anemone/hepatica of some sort. Also, this location is not full shade at this time of year. That's why they grow there.  Keep going! |
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