Erin Lewis Mrs. Stutsman 7B English 06 March 2024 Flowers of Illinois Some flowers, colorful plants, are grown in the state of Illinois; one of these flowers is the goldenrod. To spot a goldenrod, you must look for a yellow-colored, disk-shaped, or ray-shaped petal. Because of their yellow pigment, Europe and Asia use goldenrods for yellow dye. These flowers can spread, have one stem, or numerous stems. The goldenrod, a weedy-like flower, has tooth-shaped leaves and could have a group of petals at the top of their almost 7-foot tall stem, or various groups on the flower’s many branches. In the Great Lakes range, the top of these goldenrod flowers are even. Giant Goldenrods, the state flower of Nebraska, are mostly seen in North America, but, in addition, may also be found in Europe and…show more content… Because of how many species there are in total in the world,“They are found in almost every habitat type– in woodlands, in swamps, in mountains, in fields, and along roadsides” (Petruzzello). Goldenrods hosts one of the leading floral patches in the world, from the Great Plains to the Atlantic Ocean. Beaches and damp prairies are home to the goldenrod flower. Blue Stem and Woodland Goldenrod stretch from Quebec to Texas (Petruzzello). Another eye-catching flower that grows in Illinois is the Black-Eyed Susan. Black-Eyed Susan’s are grown for their appearance of different blossoms of mustard-colored yellow and orange petals. The stem of a black-eyed Susan is 30 inches tall. In addition, the leaves of a black-eyed Susan, flowers with deep brown seeds, are tough, fuzzy, and large. Forests and prairies are home to these magnificent flowers that are native to North America. These flowers are native to the prairies and woodlands of North America. Black-Eyed Susan’s, flowers that bloom at the end of summer and beginning of fall, have a 1-year lifespan (annuals) or a short, consistent life
