Langham Island and the Kankakee Mallow
By Dave Park
July 14, 2026 · 1 min read
In the middle of the Kankakee River sits a small island that is the only place on Earth where the Kankakee mallow grows wild. This is its story.
An Island Like No Other
Langham Island, near Kankakee River State Park, is the sole native home of the Kankakee mallow — a pink-flowered plant found nowhere else in the world.
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An Island Like No Other
Langham Island, near Kankakee River State Park, is the sole native home of the Kankakee mallow — a pink-flowered plant found nowhere else in the world.
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Bringing the Mallow Back
Volunteers have spent years clearing invasive brush and running controlled burns to bring the mallow back from the brink. This section will cover the restoration story and how to see the island responsibly.
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