Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia)

Family: Primrose Family (Primulaceae)

Other Names: Pride of Ohio

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: April 19*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.590' W 84°24.908'

Interesting Facts: This delicate spring wildflower occurs in a single, sparse population in a deep woodland area of the preserve. This plant is endangered or threatened in many Eastern states. It's incredible beauty makes it one of the most sought after plants in the Eastern Deciduous Forest. Overpicking and destruction of habitat have signigicantly reduced the population of this plant.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.