- Natural Lands
- Biology Department
- Science Center
- 1520 St. Olaf Ave
- Northfield, MN 55057
- Dr. Gene Bakko
Professor of Biology &
Curator of Natural Lands
507-786-3399
bakko@stolaf.edu
Prairie phlox
Scientific Name: Phlox pilosa
Other Common Names: downy phlox
Interesting Characteristics: The Meskwaki American Indian tribe used the root of this plant as part of a mixture for a love potion.
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