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Home » New Plant Species at Bernheim: Virginia Meadow Beauty

August 21, 2017 by Kelly Vowels

New Plant Species at Bernheim: Virginia Meadow Beauty

A new plant species for Bernheim Forest was found this summer in the arboretum. Virginia Meadow Beauty (Rhexia virginica) is a small flower that blooms in mid-summer to fall, and is found in open areas with acidic soil. It was discovered here in the arboretum, and in the new property acquired this year. It has a beautiful pink flower, and the seeds are pitcher shaped. It is very attractive to pollinators, and would make a great addition to any landscape.

Filed Under: Arboretum, Blog, Homepage Blog Feed, Phenology, Research Tagged With: Big Level, flower, new species, pollinators, virginia meadow beauty

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