close up image of Oxypolis rigidior COWBANE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - umbels after leaves have shriveled and fallen away; the pink pods will ripen and then disperse seed
close up image of Oxypolis rigidior COWBANE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single umbel as the flowers are just beginning to open; two flowers are fully open, showing stigma and anthers
field image of Oxypolis rigidior COWBANE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single specimen closer in detailing the flower head and the umbels of bloom; note the stem growing off to the right with the flower head and umbels just opening
Summary[edit] Description: English: Oxypolis rigidior (L.) Raf. - stiff cowbane. Date: 1989. Source: Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln. Author: Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute.
close up image of Oxypolis rigidior COWBANE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - detailing umbels in full bloom. This species is featured in the book Elusive Splendor: Wildflowers of the Tall Grass Prairie, which will be available for purchase soon. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.
