A deep purple lilac bud opening in the spring in Minnestoa Syringa vulgaris (lilac or common lilac) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills.[1][2][3] This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental and has been naturalized in other parts of Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, etc.), as well as much of North America
Allium cernuum, Nodding Wild Onion, a prairie plant making a comeback here in Minnesota. The entire cluster is about 2 inches across.
A macro photograph reveals surprising complexity and geometric patterns in the flower of Wild Bergamot, also known as Bee Balm. Monarda Fistulosa is a common native North American plant with medicinal and antiseptic properties.
