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Brian Maynard2026-05-01 00:01:052026-03-26 13:35:27May 2026 – Mystery PlantThis beautiful flower appears in late spring and summer in moist woods and along the edge of swamps. Its large smooth-edged leaves alternate on the stem. The 1 inch-long, irregular magenta flowers are grouped in narrow spikes reaching an overall height of 2 to 4 feet. Pollinated by large butterflies and moths. Note: this has a different scientific (Latin) name in Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide – check GoBotany before submitting your guess.
Congratulations to the following for correctly identifying the March Mystery Plant – Micranthes virginiensis, early small-flowered-saxifrage.
Wendy Miller
Tony Riccitelli
Marc Doherty
Karen Pearson
Arthur Haines
Michael Narcisi
Steve Abreu
Melissa Schoonveld
Paul Miller
Melissa Hughes
Michele Paquet
Ann Amaral
Garth Taylor
