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Evening Primrose - This flower has large, gold, lemon-scented blossoms growing on top of a long stalk which can reach heights of 2 to 5 feet. It flowers in June to September, in the meadows and on the roadsides of the Mississagi River Valley. Fireweed - A tall, slender stalk, 2 to 6 feet high, bears bunches of deep rose blossoms. Fireweed flowers in July to September, growing well on roadsides and recently burnt areas. Fragrant Water Lily - This aquatic plant with ivory blossoms, yellow centres, and floating leaves flowers from June to September. The blossom opens from early morning to noon, then closes for the rest of the day. The Ojibwe name for this flower was Anung Pikobeesae, which means "star fallen in the water". Beaver, moose, and even loons will occasionally snack on this lovely flower. Goldenrod - Goldenrod is yet another well-known yellow flower. It is often blamed for causing hay fever, when the true culprit is ragweed which usually grows alongside Goldenrod. Goldenrod is a very common flower in the Mississagi River Valley. Indian Pipe - A wide, clear stalk - growing 3 to 9 inches high - bears one drooping, ivory, bell-shaped blossom. This odd-looking plant flowers in June to September, in woodland humus of the Mississagi River Valley. This plant has a fungal relationship with its root that aids the plant in getting its food. Meadowsweet - Tiny, ivory or light-rose flowers grow at the end of a long stem, with many stems making up one plant. This lovely bush-like shrub grows 2 to 4 feet tall and blooms in June to September. |
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