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Peonies (Genus Paeonia)Observer
kdwharfDescription
This is a red tulip, or scientifically known as Tulipa Gesneriana. I located this flower in a manmade garden that was created by the University of Illinois. There were many, many different kinds of flowers to view at this garden. I learned through my research that tulips are native to Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)Observer
kdwharfDescription
This is a swan, that we saw while taking a walk around the pond at Tipton Trails. The swan didn’t do a lot besides sit there, and for that I am glad; I do not like birds, although it was very elegant looking. The surrounding area I thought was unusual for a bird of this kind, are limited meadow areas nearby but I wouldn’t think enough for it to have a sustainable life in that park. In my research, I learned that swans are native to Australia and when they mate, it is for life. This type of swan is called a Mute Swan.
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Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)Observer
kdwharfDescription
I believe this is a plant/wildflower . The actual name of it is Panicled Aster. This was on a hiking trail at Lake Evergreen, my friend and I discovered it on our camping trip. We just thought it was neat. The surrounding area was mostly fields, weeds and trees. I thought this flower was neat, I’ve always been fond of daisies and do not frequently see them in the wild. That is why it caught my eye, and why I still have a picture of it. Through my research, I discovered that these can sometimes be blue.
