Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family)
Synonym(s): Swamp Loosestrife, Swamp-loosestrife, Water Willow
Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept
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White Avens (Geum canadense Jacq.)
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s): White Avens, Cramproot, Chocolate Root, Throatroot
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov
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Blackseed Plantain (Plantago rugelii Decne.)
Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family)
Synonym(s): Blackseed Plantain, Pale Plantain
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov
Bloom Notes: This plant is widely regarded as an unattractive weed, but its ecological value, particularly to mammals and moths, is rather high.
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Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera Michx.)
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s): Climbing Prairie Rose, Climbing Rose, Prairie Rose
Base Flower Color: White, Pink
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun
Notes: Many birds relish the showy, red fruit.
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Golden St. John’s-wort (Hypericum frondosum Michx.)
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen Family)
Synonym(s): Cedarglade St. John’s-wort, Golden St. John’s-wort
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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Limestone Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum Warnock ssp. calciphilum)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s): Carolina Larkspur, Glade Larkspur
Base Flower Color: White, Blue
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May
Notes: All species of Delphinium are apparently toxic.
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Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis L.)
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
Synonym(s): Synonym(s): Common Elderberry, Black Elder, Mexican Elderberry, Common Elder, Elderberry, Tapiro, Sauco
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Notes: POISONOUS PARTS: Leaves, twigs (stems), roots, unripe fruits. Low toxicity if ingested. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coma.
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Glade Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis Nutt.)
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s): Prairie Petunia, Fringeleaf Wild Petunia, Hairy Ruellia, Low Wild Petunia, Low Ruellia, Fringeleaf Ruellia
Base Flower Color: Purple, White
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: This plant has sessile leaves. The other ruellia in TN have petioles.
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American Germander (Teucrium canadense L. var. canadense)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Canada germander, American Germander, Canadian germander, Germander, Hairy germander, Wood Sage
Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept
Notes: This herb is sometimes sold commercially as Pink Skullcap.
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Orange Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva (L.) L.)
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s): Common Daylily, Ditch Lily, Tawny Daylily, Tiger Daylily
Base Flower Color: Orange
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul
Ecological Threat: Daylilies established in natural areas pose a threat to native plants in field, meadows, floodplains, moist woods and forest edges. Once established, daylilies multiply and spreads to form dense patches that displace native plants.
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