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Learn to identify a few wildflowers of the forest

Learn to identify a few wildflowers of the Forest


​Meet the MayApple
Podophyllum peltatum
Meet Jack (in-the-pulpit)
Arisaema triphyllum
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​Bloom Time: May (of course!)
Height: 1-2 feet

Native woodland plant of deciduous forests like this one.


​Meet the Wild Geranium 
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Geranium maculatum
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​Bloom Time: April-June 
Height: 1-2 feet

Dry or moist woods, woodland edges and dappled meadows.


​Meet the Trout Lily
Erythronium americanum
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​Bloom Time: March-May
Height: 6-8 inches

Grows in large colonies.
Dry or moist woods,
​woodland edges and dappled shade.


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​Bloom Time: April-May
Height: 1-3 feet

A shade loving native wildflower of
rich, moist, deciduous forests.


Meet Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis L.
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​Bloom Time: March-April
Height: 3-6 inches

Dry to moderate moisture;
woods, forests; in rich soil


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​Meet Spring Beauty
Claytonia virginica
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​Bloom Time: April-June
Height: 6-8 inches

Grows in patchy colonies,
moderately moist woods, and
​woodland edges with dappled sun.


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The Forest Exploration Center
Utilizing the forest to demonstrate and interpret the ecological, economic, cultural, and social benefits of sustainable forest stewardship to the people of Wisconsin. 
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​Physical Address: 1800 Forest Exploration Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Mailing Address: PO Box 13154, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213
info(at)forestexplorationcenter.org

  • Home
  • About The Forest
    • The Forest
    • The Trail
    • Plants & Animals >
      • Wildflowers
    • Projects
    • Reforestation
    • In the News
  • Plan Your Visit
    • What to Know
    • Events
    • Directions
    • Accessibility
    • Things To Do
  • Get Involved
    • Join the Crew!
    • Join the Board
    • Contact Us
    • Bur Oak Projects
  • Donate
    • Adopt a Seedling
  • Community
    • Trail Spur
    • Exhibitions