Here's a sampling of the spring wild-flowers from the Rocky River valley. Most of these wildflowers are typical of Beech-Maple forest, with a few introduced species. This index is sorted by family; there is also an index arranged by common name. There is also a page of Additional Information, including more information about the area, a short bibliography, and additional wildflower links.

I'll be adding flowers as the year progresses [some new images is now available]. If you notice any inaccuracies in the information presented here, I'd appreciate feedback. All images at this site are copyright 1996 by R. Drake.

• Poppy Family (Papaveraceae):
  • Bloodroot
    Sanguinaria canadensis

  • Dutchmen's Breeches
    Dicentra cucullaria

  • Squirrel Corn
    Dicentra canadensis

• Composite Family (Compositae):
  • Coltsfoot
    Tussilago farfara

• Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae):
  • Lesser Celendine
    Ranunculus ficaria

  • False Rue Anemone
    Isopyrum biternatum

  • Marsh Marigold
    Caltha palustris

• Mustard Family (Cruciferae):
  • Cut-leaved Toothwort
    Dentaria laciniata

• Geranium Family (Geraniaceae):
  • Wild Geranium
    Geranium maculatum

• Birthwort Family (Aristolochiaceae):
  • Wild Ginger
    Asarum canadense

• Arum Family (Araceae):
  • Jack-in-the-pulpit
    Arisaema triphyllum

• Purslane Family (Portulacaceae):
  • Spring Beauties
    Claytonia virginica

• Lily Family (Liliaceae):
  • Trillium:
    • Large-flowered
      Trillium grandiflorum
    • Drooping
      Trillium flexipes
    • Purple (Ill-smelling)
      Trillium erectum
    • Sessile (Toadshade)
      Trillium sessile

  • Trout-lily
    Erythronium americanum

  • White Dog-toothed violet
    Erythronium albidum

• Violet Family (Violaceae):
  • Common Blue Violet
    Viola papilionacea
  • Downy Yellow Violet
    Viola pubescens

• Forget-me-not Family (Boraginaceae):
  • Virginia Bluebell
    Mertensia virginica