Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

A common plant in bottomland forests. Distinguished by the appendages between its sepals that give it its name.

Flowers near Griffy Lake on the north side of Bloomington, 5/1/04.

Plant habit near Griffy Lake, 5/1/04.

Closer view of a flower near Griffy Lake, 5/1/04.

Plant habit below the dam at Monroe Lake, 4/12/04.

Leaves below the dam at Monroe Lake, 3/12/04. The strongly variegated leaves of early spring are distinctive.