Wild geraniums are a common trailside wildflower. Their flowers are pink to purple with five petals growing on stalks over large, five-lobed leaves. They grow 1 to 2 feet high. Showy orchis is not as common. Its bi-colored flower has a purple hood over a white lip and spur. It grows 4 to 12 inches tall from two wide basal leaves. Both the wild geranium and showy orchis can be found along Governor Dick's trails every May, but risk being trampled by bikes, horses and careless feet.
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