Wildflowers of New England
Many species of wildflowers are native to New England. There are four important community types which show considerable diversity and blending across this United States physiographic region. These are: alpine, coniferous forests, northern hardwood forests, and wetlands. Wetlands may be further subdivided into bogs, swamps, and bottomlands. This article lists some of these Wildflowers of New England and references sites for further research.
Threats
Habitat Loss and Invasive Species are major threats to the wildflowers of this region. These invasive species include Purple Loosestrife, Garlic Mustard and Multiflora Rose.
Image gallery
- Arisaema triphyllum- Jack in the Pulpit
- Aralia nudicaulis -Wild Sarsaparilla
- Monotropa uniflora - Indian Pipe
- P. blephariglottis -White fringed orchid
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