Hepatica blooms on the forest floor

Hepatica – probably sharp-lobed hepatica (Anemone acutiloba) – can be found in a variety of colors, from white to deep blue/lavender. This is a common spring flower in eastern Minnesota and was photographed in early spring at Rice Lake State Park in southeastern Minnesota. Learn more about seeing the park's hepatica at https://explorationvacation.net/2020/03/best-of-rice-lake-state-park-minnesota/

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