This list includes plants native and introduced to the state of Ohio, designated (N) and (I), respectively. Varieties and subspecies link to their parent species. USDA PLANTS Database.

Jun 15, 2023 · Ohio is located in the Midwest and is home to an astonishing range of native flowers and wildflowers. The Buckeye State provides a range of habitats, including large, open plains and rocky hills and forests. In this article, we’ll take a look at 40 types of native Ohio flowers, plants, and wildflowers.

This category contains the native flora of Ohio as defined by the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions. Taxa of the lowest rank are always included; taxa of higher ranks (e.g. genus) are only included if monotypic or endemic.

Flowering plants are the most diverse group of land plants, with 64 orders, 416 families, approximately 13,000 known genera and 300,000 known species. There are about 1,800 native flowering plants growing in Ohio.

Scientists are continually studying how the many plants present in Ohio can survive in harmony and sometimes even attempt to create hybrid species.

Below is a link to a wonderful list of 231 native plants found in Ohio! This list was recently compiled by Hope Taft and Debra Knapke (Jan 20, 2020) and is based on Robert Henn's book, Wildflowers of Ohio.

The Division of Natural Areas and Preserves has produced county lists of state listed plants for all 88 counties. These lists are produced from data in the Ohio Natural Heritage Database and are updated once a year.

More than 2,500 plant species have been found in Ohio. The southeastern hill and valley region supports pitch pine, bigleaf magnolia, and sourwood, with undergrowths of sassafras, witch-hazel, pawpaw, hornbeam, and various dogwoods.

Feb 27, 2025 · In Ohio’s diverse climate, cultivating a garden that thrives takes a little know-how and a lot of passion. From the sun-loving tomatoes to the frost-resistant kale, there’s plenty to know about producing a bountiful harvest. As a seasoned Ohio gardener, I can tell you that success starts with understanding your vegetable’s needs.

Oct 16, 2024 · Explore Ohio's vibrant flora and discover a diverse range of plant species, from delicate wildflowers to majestic trees, that make this state a nature lover's paradise.