The cup plant is a North American perennial with distinctive cup-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. Although the ones that I saw this morning at Glacial Park, lacked flowers Their intriguing texture and shape caught my attention....
Timothy Grass
Timothy grass, is a perennial bunchgrass that is native to Europe and widely naturalized in North America. It is named after Timothy Hanson, an American farmer who promoted its use as a forage crop in the 18th century. It grows to between 2 and 4 feet tall. I really like the color and texture....
Lady Asian Beetle on Yellow Parsnip
The prairie of Glacial Park was teeming with an abundant presence of Lady Asian Beetles. Within this landscape, one could spot the growth of wild parsnip, a plant known to flourish in numerous states, such as Illinois and Wisconsin. However, this species is not native to the region, originating from Europe. When handling wild...