Flowers of the Mississagi River Valley
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Trout Lily - A yellow blossom whose leaves are covered with brown spots, this flower can grow 4 to 10 inches high. It flowers in March to June, in fertile forests and fields. It is one of the most widely found flowers of spring. The name Dogtooth Violet comes from the bulb, which is shaped like a tooth. However, because the flower is of the Lily Family, the name Trout Lily is more appropriate.

Trout Lily (47KB) photo taken by Jim Kehoe

White Clover - Its round clusters of white or rose-coloured flowers blossom from May to October in many places in the Mississagi River Valley. The flower is known for its sweet taste.

White Clover photo taken by Gillian Lloyd

White Sweet Clover - Tiny, white flowers blossom on a tall, bushy plant 3 to 8 feet tall. This type of clover blooms in May to October, in meadows and on roadsides.

White Sweet Clover photo taken by Stephanie Sutherland

White Trillium - This incredibly beautiful flower has 3 large, waxy-white petals surrounding a bright yellow centre. The trillium is the floral emblem of Ontario, and grows best in fertile forests and undergrowth, where there is mostly non-acidic soils.

White Trillium photo taken by Marian Wersch

Wintergreen - This evergreen shrub's leaves and bright-red berries are known for their minty taste. The wintergreen plant flowers in April to May, under evergreens and in sandy areas.

Wintergreen Plant With Berry (30) photo taken by Gillian LloydWintergreen Plant With Flower Photo taken by  Gillian Lloyd

Yellow Hawkweed - Also called King Devil, this flower is related to Orange Hawkweed. Many yellow, daisy-like flowers are borne on a bare stalk. The yellow hawkweed reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet, and blooms from May to August in meadows and on the sides of roads.

Yellow Hawkweed photo taken by Ute Kissau

Yellow Pond Lily - An aquatic plant with cup-shaped gold flowers and heart-shaped leaves, the Yellow Pond Lily is one of the loveliest aquatic plants. It flowers from May to September, in ponds and slow-moving streams.

Yellow Pond Lily photo taken by Jim Kehoe

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