Greenbrier (Smilax bona-nox L. var. bona-nox)

Smilacaceae (Catbrier Family) Synonym(s): Sawbriar, Saw Greenbriar, Catbriar, Bullbriar, Stretchberry Vine Base Flower Color: Green, YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, MayBloom Notes: My fellow hikers can attest to just how horrible a plant this is. I will carry scars for life! For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Hunger’s Carrion Flower (Smilax hugeri (Small) J. B. Norton ex Pennell)

Smilacaceae (Catbrier Family) Base Flower Color: Green, Yellow Reproductive Phenology: Mar, AprBloom Notes: Flowers Mar-May. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Hedgehog Wood Rush (Luzula echinata (Small) F. J. Herm.)

Juncaceae (Rush Family) Base Flower Color: Green, Brown (incl. Maroon)/MaroonReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Chinese Yam (Dioscorea polystachya Turcz.)

Dioscoreaceae (Yam Family) Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, JunMay have a spicy fragrance similar to cinnamon. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Four Leafed Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa L.)

Dioscoreaceae (Yam Family) Synonym(s): Fourleaf Yam Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Hearts-A-Burstin (Euonymus americanus L.)

Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family) Synonym(s): American Strawberry Bush, Strawberry Bush, Brook Euonymus, Hearts-a-burstin, Bursting Heart, Wahoo Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, JunBloom Notes: Recognized more by its seed pod than its tiny flower. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus Jacq. var. atropurpureus)

Priarie Milkweed (Asclepias hirtella (Pennell) Woodson)

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family) Synonym(s): Green Milkweed, Tall Green Milkweed Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, AugBloom Notes: Greenish white with purple at apex. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Pipevine, Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla Lam.)

Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family) Base Flower Color: Green, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Jack in the Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott)

Araceae (Arum Family) Synonym(s): Jack In The Pulpit, Indian Jack In The Pulpit, Jack-in-the-pulpit Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Green Dragon (Arisaema dracontium (L.) Schott)

Araceae (Arum Family) Synonym(s): Green Dragon, Dragonroot, Greendragon Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.