Curtis’ Goldenrod (Solidago curtisii Torr. & A. Gray)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)

Synonym(s): Mountain Decumbent Goldenrod, Curtis’ Goldenrod

Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Sept, Oct

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Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora Aiton)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)

Synonym(s): Anisescented Goldenrod, Anise-scented Goldenrod, Sweet Goldenrod

Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: The crushed leaves of Sweet Goldenrod give off an anise scent that readily identifies this widespread species.

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Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata Michx.)

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Synonym(s): Marsh Betony

Base Flower Color: White, Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul
Notes: Swamp Lousewort is partially parasitic; common host plants are asters and native grasses.

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Fall Phlox (Phlox paniculata L.)

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonym(s): Fall Phlox, Perennial Phlox

Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: This native plant has been used to create many hybridized versions in many colors.

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Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata (Walter) King & H. Rob.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)

Synonym(s): Pink Thoroughwort

Base Flower Color: White, Pink, Purple
Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: This plant is indeed most closely related to ageratums such as Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum).

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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: White
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: The leaves have a sharp flavor and an aromatic taste similar to tarragon.

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Prairie Tea (Croton monanthogynus Michx.)

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)

Synonym(s): Prairie Tea, One-seed Croton, Doveweed, Dove Weed, Prairie Goatweed

Base Flower Color: White, Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct

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Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.)Greene var. fasciculata)

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Partridge Pea, Sleeping Plant, Sensitive Plant

Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun

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Similar Species: Sensitive Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench ssp. nictitans)

Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis L.)

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)

Synonym(s): Common Evening-primrose, King’s Cure-all

Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: The flowers of this night-flowering biennial open in the evening and close by noon.

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