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Marsh Blue Violet (Viola cucullata) in woods.

A Comprehensive Guide to Marsh Blue Violet (Viola cucullata)

Marsh Blue Violet (Viola cucullata) is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is a host to fritillaries and a number of bees. Its flowers range from white, lavender, or blue-violet in color. They can be found growing in moist open areas such as meadows, water edges, and fields.

Atlantis fritillary (Speyeria atlantis) on a flower.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Atlantis Fritillary (Speyeria atlantis)

The Atlantis Fritillary is found generally in the northern tier of the United States and in southern Canada. The host plants for this species are members of the Viola genus, but it prefers the Canada violet (Viola canadensis) in particular. It is found flying from June to September depending on location.

Indian Wood Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) at McMullen House

A Comprehensive Guide to Indian Wood Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium)

Indian Wood Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the eastern part of the southwest, southern mid-west and eastern United States, except New England. This plant is a host plant to six species of butterflies, most of them skippers. This grass species is often found in floodplains that get partial shade and have moist soil conditions. The green flowers come out in the late summer to fall.

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