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Published June 25, 2007 08:57 am - Call it a “crossroads for wildflowers.” Here in the Ozarks, where the forests meet the prairies and streams are abundant, wildflower varieties are plentiful, according to Francis Skalicky, a spokesman for the Department of Conservation. Ozarks roadsides show off perennial beauty By Carol Stark
cstark@joplinglobe.com Call it a “crossroads for wildflowers.” Here in the Ozarks, where the forests meet the prairies and streams are abundant, wildflower varieties are plentiful, according to Francis Skalicky, a spokesman for the Department of Conservation. So, if you’re in the mood for a drive along a winding road or a walk through one of the area’s prairies, it’s likely you’ll see dozens of species native to this area. Tony Robyn, executive director of the Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center, said the ditches are rich in color this time of year. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find: Purple coneflower. Plains coreopsis. Butterfly weed. Ditch lilies (bright orange day lilies). Black-eyed Susans. Bee balm. Yellow coneflower. 
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