Penthoraceae

close up image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - detailing stages of bloom from older, to just open, to emerging bloom; the emerging bloom shows anthers before they grow out from the base of the flower pod

field image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a small stand at the end of September, showing die-back, leaves yellowing, seed pods turning a brilliant red

close up image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single heavily pink flower head showing cold damage

close up image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing same flower head, but detailing anthers and stigmas; older anthers past prime are brown, prime anthers are light yellow; stigmas are white and there are usually five seed pods per bloomThis species is featured in the soon-to-be-published book, Elusive Splendor: Wildflowers of the Tall Grass Prairie. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.

field image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - top down view showing damage from an unseasonal cold snap: flowers (and often sepals) turn color towards red; pictured is a single pink flower head - slightly cold damaged

field image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing several specimens growing, one beginning to bloom

close up image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower head showing older and recent blooms plus flower buds beginning to open

field image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single specimen at beginning of blooming cycle

close up image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower head at the end of the growing season, just before turning into a dead stalk

field image of Penthorum sedoides DITCH STONECROP at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing a flower head in bloom, blooms opening from bottom and growing out, new blooms near tips