Starved Rock Wildflowers

[CaraRose]

Lots of wildflowers blooming this weekend. There were blankets of Bluebells. The pictures don't do them justice.

1. Yellow Bellwort


2. Dutchman's Breeches


3. I think this is False Rue Anemone


4. Not sure on the ID for this one


5. Wild Columbine


6. Been trying to ID this one without success


7. Virginia Bluebells


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13. Prairie Trillium


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15. Bishop's Cap


16. Buttercup

[ksbryan0]

Very nice variety of florals. I especially like the Bishop's Cap, what a unique flower! Spring is very slow-started around here, but am just starting to see some wildflowers blooming.

[julsoph]

Cara, these are beautiful! Your pics of the bluebells are like deja vu for me...there have been blankets of them over at Bull Run park near where I live - just like in your pics, and I was thinking you were from around here too, until I saw your location! They're amazing, aren't they?

[Steve Hillman]

Nice set, good colour and clarity I particularly like #5 . Wild Columbine.

[CaraRose]

My mom and I had never seen a carpet of bluebells like that before.They were amazing

Thanks for the comments!

[scott-devon]

Lovely shots, I went for a walk yesterday but it is still too early up here for any wildflowers.