The purpose of the Missouri Native Plant Society is to promote the enjoyment, preservation, conservation, restoration, and study of the flora native to Missouri; to educate the public about the values of the beauty, diversity, and environmental importance of indigenous vegetation; and to publish related information.
Flower to identify
Submitted by lile001 on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 21:55I haven't had much luck identifying this flower. It is blooming on the 18th of July here in Central Mo. Seems to like shady areas, at least two specimens do. flowers are very small, my eyes are not good enough to count the petals!
-Lawrence
Rediscovering Lilium philadelphicum in northern Missouri
Submitted by oliverjcomo on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 12:19MONPS members find over 70 Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchids and a Wood Lily on a prairie in northern Missouri on a weekend when flooding made navigation tricky.
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New SW Mo Chapter of MONPS
Submitted by larry wegmann on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 21:07A new chapter is in the formation stage meeting at the Springfield Nature Center at 6 PM on the second Tuesday of each month. The group has a database of 63 interested individuals. 33 were in attendance at the first meeting. At the second meeting, we had 21 attending. The group had our first field trip to Rocky Barrens in Green County on April 18th.
We have a field trip planned for May 23rd to Lead Mines CA adjacent to the Niangua River. It has been reported that four different species of Lady Slipper Orchids have been found in this 10,000 acre area. The leader of this trip will be Mike Skinner. If you are interested, contact Larry Wegmann at lwegmann@sbcglobal.net
Help locate a new species!
Submitted by SusanFarrington on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 00:00Hi all,
I know you just can't wait until spring, when you can get out and find new plants! Aaron Floden has described a new SHRUB species for Missouri. It is a type of leatherwood, Dirca decipiens, and is very similar to the ordinary leatherwood (Dirca palustris), but is typically found in more upland habitat (dolomite bluffs above rivers). We need the flowers to be sure, so be on the look-out for it next spring!
See the attached PDF to learn more about it.
Thanks,
Susan Farrington
Plant Community Ecologist
Missouri Department of Conservation
Susan.Farrington@mdc.mo.gov
Editor's note: Be sure to view the attached PDF for details on this new species of leatherwood.
Wear the Coneflowers!
The Missouri Native Plant Society’s Badge of Achievement
The MONPS Badge of Achievement shows the pale purple and yellow cone–flowers on a blue background trimmed with green and yellow. These bright, showy wildflowers are representative of the wide variety of plants native to the state. The badge is embroidered on sturdy material that may be sewn onto a pack, hat or other item. Actual size, 31/2 inches.
- It’s fun
- You'll learn about our native wildflowers and other plants
- It will look good on your hat, pack or jacket
- It marks you as an achiever with special knowledge of native plants & their habitat,because THIS BADGE MUST BE EARNED.
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