#royalcatchfly

Royal catchfly (Silene regia) showing off its splendor. Sadly this species is considered at risk. Its prairie habitat has largely been plowed under. Luckily restoration projects such as this one are having measurable success reintroducing it to some of its former range. #plants #botany #botanizing #plantnerd #prairie #midwest #illinois #nature #natureporn #naturephotography #naturelovers #ecology #rareplants #silene #catchfly #royalcatchfly #flowers #plantoftheday #caryophyllaceae #summer #blooms #rattlesnakemaster #grassland #grass #restoration #conservation #urbanaillinois @urbanaparks