Queen of the Prairie Meadowsweet

by Andrea Lazar

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Queen of the Prairie Meadowsweet

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Andrea Lazar

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Close up of one small branch of the panicle of pink buds and flowers that make up the inflorescence of the Meadowsweet.

It is easy to see why it is called the Queen-of-the-Prairie. As the pink flowers rise above the surrounding vegetation, they are a breath-taking vision - they look so delicate and ethereal like wind-tossed fluff or foam.

At almost 5 feet tall and with flower clusters about 8 inches across, this uniquely beautiful plant has found a happy home at the edge of our woods where it almost glows against the darkness of the woodland background. And it is only upon closer inspection that the secret to its delicate foamy appearance is revealed - the pink cluster is made up of hundreds of tiny flowers, each about 1/3" across, consisting of 5 pink petals and numerous long white stamens with pink anthers.

A member of the rose family, this regal plant is loved by various species of bees which collect pollen from its colorful flowers. But butterflies and other insects looking for nectar are disappointed, it doesn't have any.

Andrea Lazar Photography
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July 17th, 2014

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