| Description | A plant with lavender flowers found growing on the Great Lakes Shores. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Wild Flowers |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | sandy |
| Flowers | pale lavender with four petals, borne on a raceme |
| Fruit | Two seeds are produced in a jointed seed structure (silicles). The top one breaks off and is dispersed in the water. |
| Dimensions | 6-20" |
| Propagation | spreads by seeds |
| Native Site | Found growing along the shores of the Great Lakes, USA. |
| Misc Facts | It is a summer annual. Leaves and young stems are eaten raw or cooked. |
| Notes & Reference | #153-Illinois Wild Flower (www.illinoiswildflowers.info) |
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