Wisconsin Wildflowers

2. the part of the flower that makes pollen
6. part of the flower that attracts insects and other pollinators
10. a plant with irregular orange flowers and red speckles; found in wet areas; the juice inside the stem can be used to soothe the sting of poison ivy or nettle
11. when the leaves of a plant are attached directly across from each other; two per node
12. a fast flying bird that can pollinate tube shaped flowers
13. commonly and mistakenly blamed for seasonal allergy issues; yellow flowers arranged on an arching spike
14. a flower with drooping yellow flowers and lance shaped leaves; found in deciduous woods
15. a long stalked plant with red, orange, yellow flowers that look like shooting stars
16. a favorite three leaved, white flower with three petals; a spring ephemeral found in woodlands
18. a plant with a purple-pink flower; its stem and leaves are covered in sharp spines and hairs

1. the reproductive structure of a plant
3. Refers to a plant with white-pink flowers and whorls of lobed leaves; not to be confused with the sea animal associated with clownfish that very closely shares its name
4. a word meaning “lasting for a very short period of time”
5. the state flower of Wisconsin
7. this spring ephemeral has a single lobed leaf and a white flower; named for the red juice in its stem and roots
8. when the leaves of a plant are attached at its base
9. this spring ephemeral has 2 purple-green mottled basal leaves; has either a yellow or white nodding flower
17. this plant is known for its relationship with monarch butterflies