By Matt Maloney, Special to The Conway Daily Sun
The end of July through the first two weeks of August brings forth a hidden jewel of slow moving streams and creeks, the cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis. I know of no wildflower that obtains such a brilliant shade of red. Now is the time to get out and seek the most brilliant red you’ll ever see!
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