The Meissner-Corron Forest Preserve

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This preserve encompasses 229 acres and is one of the most botanically significant sites in the entire District system. More than 50 species of native plants grow here.
The preserve contains a small, yet significant, wetland complex containing fen, wet prairie and sedge meadow plant communities. A diverse complement of flora persists at this preserve, including the extremely rare species Indian paintbrush, Michigan lily and white lady's slipper orchid. The white lady's slipper orchid has been listed as Threatened by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This preserve harbors the only known population of the Indian paintbrush in all of Kane County. Part of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
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