Most Common Species
The 20 species reported most often here, of 36 in the full guide.
Leonurus cardiaca
Motherwort
Very Common3 obs.
Verbena hastata
Ironweed
Very Common1 obs.
A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
The animals people report most often in and around Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area include Bronzed Tiger Beetle, Fiery Skipper, Spiny Softshell, Common Map Turtle and Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle. Plants lead the list with 21 species, followed by 7 insects and 3 reptiles.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 36 in the full guide.
Motherwort
Ironweed
Wood Sage
Boar Thistle
Rough Cinquefoil
Arborvitae
Dogbane
Prickly Ash
Japanese Barberry
Blackcap
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Catnip
Treacle-Berry
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain
Haymaids
Fiery Skipper
Spiny Softshell
Common Map Turtle