#iodanthus

[cedar-glade]

Richardson preserve, Hamilton, Ohio. Mesic woodland, alkaline

Geranium maculatum, Wild Geranium

Iodanthus pinnatifidus, Purple Rocket

[speakingofnature]

Purple Rocket

Purple Rocket (Iodanthus pinnatifidus) is an uncommon native plant that is found in sandy alluvial woodlands of Iowa. Pollination is aided by small bees like this Leafcutter Bee (Megachile). It is a treat to stumble upon little treasures like this when out exploring.

[uswildflowers]

Iodanthus pinnatifidus

[cedar-glade]

Valeriana pauciflora , Largeflower Valerian

Iodanthus pinnatifidus , Purple Rocket

Both are pictured here in rich mesic woods, however both are found more commonly in alluvial flood plain woods and in riparian zones of minor tributary.

Valeriana pauciflora is considered a core ILP species for the most part though it breaches into Appalachia more so than the other companion species pictured. My favorite part is it’s super disjunct super locally common population in Northern MI.

Iodanthus pinnatifidus is the only member of the genus in north America and has a core in the ILP making it’s way into the Northwestern sections of the Appalachian Mountains and a bit into the Ozarks and central USA.

[cedar-glade]

Valeriana pauciflora

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Iodanthus pinnatifidus

Riparian classics of temperate hardwood mesic forests, in the midwest and Appalachia.

[uswildflowers]

Iodanthus pinnatifidus (Purple Rocket)