Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug
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Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. var. yuccifolium)
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Rattlesnake Master, Button Eryngo, Button Snakeroot, Beargrass, Bear’s Grass
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug
Bloom Notes: Their flower heads develop a bluish cast with maturity.
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Broadleaf Barbara’s Buttons (Marshallia trinervia (Walter) Trel.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Broadleaf Barbara’s Buttons, Colonial Barbara’s Buttons, Southern Barbara’s Buttons
Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun
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Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa L.)
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Synonym(s): Narrowleaf Evening-primrose, Narrow-leaf Evening-primrose, Sundrops
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
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Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana (Walter) A. Gray)
Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
Synonym(s): Carolina Buckthorn, Carolina False Buckthorn, Yellow Buckthorn, Indian Cherry, Yellowwood
Base Flower Color: Yellow, White
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun
Bloom Notes: Many bird species feed on the bright red fruit. Although called a buckthorn, this species has no spines.
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Helmet-Flower (Scutellaria integrifolia L.)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Helmet-flower, Rough Skullcap, Common Large Skullcap, Tall Skullcap
Base Flower Color: Blue
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.)
AAsteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Achicoria
Base Flower Color: Blue, Purple
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
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Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea (L.) Spreng.)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Scarlet Paintbrush, Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, Painted Cup, Indian Paintbrush
Base Flower Color: Red, Orange
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun
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Gattinger’s Lobelia (Lobelia gattingeri A.Gray)
Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
Synonym(s): Carolina Allspice
Base Flower Color: Blue, Purple
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
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Zigzag Iris (Iris brevicaulis Raf.)
Iridaceae (Iris Family)
Synonym(s): Short-Stemmed Iris, Lamance Iris
Base Flower Color: Purple
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr
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