A Spring Spent Among The Wildflowers: An Exploration in Photos
Photos of wildflowers found around the Halton Region this spring 2025.
Early each spring, as the sun makes its much-awaited return, bringing with it warmer days and melting snow, it creates the perfect growing conditions for one of spring's important, but sometimes short-lived performances: wildflowers.
Across Halton Region, thousands of wildflowers, also known as ‘spring ephemerals,’ emerge, some even before the snow melts. These early bloomers provide a much-needed food source for early pollinators and other insects as they emerge from their winter slumbers. This lays the groundwork for one of spring's other major performances, the arrival of the spring bird migration, which relies on insects as a food source.
This spring, I spent some time capturing the wildflowers of Halton Region, although not every flower in Halton is documented. I’ve compiled them into this article, along with the name of each flower.
Important Note:
The identifications provided in this article are based on my personal observations and research. While I aim for accuracy in all my reporting, I am not a professional botanist or an expert in plant identification. Readers should use this information for general interest and educational purposes only. For precise identification, please consult a certified botanist or a qualified expert in plant taxonomy.
Snowdrops - Non-Native Species
Siberian Squill - Invasive Species
Lesser Celandine - Invasive Species
Bloodroot - Native Species
Yellow Trout Lily - Native Species
Spring Beauty - Native Species
Large White Trillium - Native Species
This is also the official flower of Ontario!
Red Trillium - Native Species
Greater Periwinkle - Invasive Species
Thanks for viewing my wildflower photos!
Until the next post!
-Greg
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Your wildflowers are beautiful! Even the invasive species. I grew up in Washington State where the white trillium was a plant I would call my favorite wildflower and grew in our woods on the property I was raised on. I occasionally see one here or there in Idaho too. I had never seen a red trillium before, they are striking!
I am sorry to hear that the Plover is endangered there. I live in Idaho currently. I don't believe there is anything I can do to help from here. Can a large group visit that governing body to stop it?