AutumnPlants

Autumn Wildflowers of the Kankakee Valley Region

Chuck Smead, a biologist and board member of the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District, together with Morton Arboretum botanist Floyd Swink surveyed the plants of the Aroma Forest Preserve. The presence of many species of plants at this site provides habitat for many species of moths, butterflies and birds. Floyd Swink, together with Gerould Wilhelm, wrote the book, "Plants of the Chicago Region".

The letter "N" designates a native species; A means the plant is introduced

Using Floyd Swink's numerical rating system that was in use when he surveyed the Aroma Preserve, a rating of 0 is commonly found; 20 is extremely rare.