OUR AMAZING WORLD FLORA The nodding thistle also called

The nodding thistle also called musk thistle is native to Europe and Asia and is considered to be a noxious weed in the USA

Reflections of the rocky mountains from around Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Common milkweed seed pods are late to break apart exposing the seeds that will soon be carried off in the wind at Wildlfower Park

A remarkable sunset appears over Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

OUR AMAZING WORLD FLORA The nodding thistle also calledThere are many common milkweed plants in this part of the park. The seed pods are late opening this year and should have released the seeds a couple months ago. Many of the seeds and fluff are finally exposed and will eventually be carried off during the next windy day at Wildflower Park. (620 262)