Late boneset blooms along Village De L'Est and Ridge Trail

September 21, 2026

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was observed flowering in Village De L'Est on 2026-09-19 and at Ridge Trail on 2026-09-15, with additional September observations.¹ This native fall-blooming herbaceous plant is in its expected blooming season as the ecosystem moves through mid-September.¹

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