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Due to the nature of the topic and the wide range of information available, in order to cover only a tiny bit of it properly, some of the websites included here may have a commercial element in addition to the excellent information they provide. Such inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of product or service by archaeolink.com. Sites are included for information value only.
Iowa Native Plant Society __ This organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting Iowa's native wildflowers, grasses, sedges, shrubs, and trees. Information about membership, excursions, newsletters and more. - illustrated - From iastate.edu - http://www.public.iastate.edu/~herbarium/inps/index.php
Iowa Plants - LRTF - The Iowa Living Roadway Trust Fund __ "In Iowa, native plants are generally considered to be those species existing in the state at the time of European settlement." General information about Iowa plants and wildflowers along with a searchable data-base. - illustrated - From iowalivingroadway.com - http://www.iowalivingroadway.com/IowaPlants.asp
Iowa State Flower - The wild rose __ An essay along with links to additional materials. - From proflowers.com - http://www.proflowers.com/flowerguide/iowa
Iowa State Flower Wild Rose or Wild Prairie Rose Rosa pratincola __ Article and photo. - illustrated - From netstate.com - http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flowers/ia_wild_prairie_rose.htm
Iowa Woodland Wildflowers __ Gallery of click-to-enlarge pictures of Iowa wildflowers. - illustrated - From reflectiveimages.com - http://www.reflectiveimages.com/Iowa_Woodland_Flowers.htm
Ladage Photograpy - Iowa Wildflowers __ Photos of Iowa wildflowers and descriptive text. - illustrated - From Kip Ladage - http://www.butler-bremer.com/web/hmschult/iwindex.html
Prime Focus-Iowa Wildflowers __ Pictures of Iowa wildflowers by color and type. Scroll to bottom page for wildflower categories. - illustrated - From primefocus-iowa.com - http://www.primefocus-iowa.com/Wildflowers.html
Recommended Plants __ "Recommended native Iowa plant species for landscaping, butterfly gardens, and raingardens..." Downloads are PDF format. - From prrcd.org - http://www.prrcd.org/inl/recommended_plants.htm
Wildflowers Found Along Iowa Roadsides __ You will find an article, a few images and descriptions. - illustrated - From iastate.edu - http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/node/1222
Wildflowers Native to Iowa __ "The species listed below are known to be indigenous to Iowa from our selection of North American wildflowers & native grasses...For more information on a specific plant or to order, click on the name of the plant." A commercial site with some good info. - illustrated - From wildflowerfarm.com - http://www.wildflowerfarm.com/index.php?p=page&page_id=IA