The Kankakee Mallow grows on only one island in one state in one country in the world.

Langham Island in Illinois is the home to the world’s only wild population of Iliamna remota, commonly known as the Kankakee Mallow. It was thought to be extinct or near extinct after initial attempts to rescue its population in the 1980s, but after controlled burns in 2014 the Kankakee Mallow has been seen blooming in the wild for the first time in a decade!

Currently the state flower is the violet, however, the violet is also the state flower of both Rhode Island and New Jersey. As members of the St. Charles North High School Science National Honor Society, we urge you to help us spread Habitat 2030’s campaign to make the Kankakee Mallow Illinois’ state flower! 

Let’s celebrate Illinois’ diverse flora and fauna by declaring the Kankakee Mallow the official flower of Illinois! Not only do we hope to bring recognition to this little known flower, but also hope to raise awareness of its current status as an endangered species!

So what do you say? Don’t be shallow, vote for mallow! Sign this petition to show your support for this campaign and urge Illinois lawmakers to co-sponser Bill HB4338!

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Photo credits to Christopher David Benda
"Don't Be Shallow, Vote for Mallow" slogan credit to Habitat 2030