Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Solitary Pussytoes Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Plantain-Leaf Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia (L.) Hook.)
Category Archives: Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa Nutt.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Showy Goldenrod, Noble Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica Raf.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Purple, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptNotes: Missouri Ironweed can be distinguished from other Vernonia spp. primarily by the number of disk florets in the compound flowers, and the profuse hairiness of the stems and lower sides of the leaves. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Oldfield Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum (Willd.) G. L. Nesom var. pilosum)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Frost Weed, Hairy White Oldfield Aster, Oldfield Weed, White Oldfield Aster. Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Base Flower Color: Yellow, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Probably our most often encountered aster here in TN. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Opposite-leaf Spotflower (Acmella repens (Walter) Rich.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Oppositeleaf Spotflower, Opposite-leaf Spotflower Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, DecBloom Notes: Disc florets yellow to orange. Ray florets orange For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Curtis’ Goldenrod (Solidago curtisii Torr. & A. Gray)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Mountain Decumbent Goldenrod, Curtis’ Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora Aiton)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Anisescented Goldenrod, Anise-scented Goldenrod, Sweet Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The crushed leaves of Sweet Goldenrod give off an anise scent that readily identifies this widespread species. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata (Walter) King & H. Rob.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Pink Thoroughwort Base Flower Color: White, Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: This plant is indeed most closely related to ageratums such as Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum). For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Horseweed (Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist var. canadensis)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Horseweed, Canadian Horseweed, Bitterweed, Hogweed, Squaw Weed, Colt’s Tail Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The leaves have a sharp flavor and an aromatic taste similar to tarragon. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis L. var. canadensis)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Canada Goldenrod, Canadian Goldenrod, Tall Goldenrod, Giant Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Although it and other Goldenrods are commonly blamed for hay fever, this discomfort is usually caused by pollen from Ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) that blooms at the same time. For more information about this plant, Click Here.