Iowa Wildflowers
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Prairie Smoke
(Geum triflorum) |
| I know of two locations in Northeast Iowa where prairie
smoke (aka grandfather's whiskers) grows. Both places are clearly
evident to passing motorists -- if they are looking for it. The feathery
heads of the plants blow lazily in the wind as the days begin their dramatic
summer warm-up.
Northeast Iowa Timetable: late May |
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