Rubiaceae (Madder Family) Synonym(s):Diamondflowers, Narrowleaf Bluets, Baby’s Breath, Bluets, Fine-leaf Bluets Base Flower Color: White Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Purple Milkwort (Polygala sanguinea L.)
Polygalaceae (Milkwort Family) Synonym(s): Blood Milkwort Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: Underground root gives off wintergreen odor when crushed. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Thimble Weed (Anemone virginiana L.)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s):Tall Thimbleweed, Thimbleweed, Tall Anemone Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, AugBloom Notes: The distinctive, thimble-shaped group of pistils accounts for the common name. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
White Colicroot (Aletris farinosa L.)
Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): White Colicroot, Colic Root, Unicorn Root Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May , Jun , Jul , AugBloom Notes: Until the 19th century the roots were collected and used medicinally to treat colic. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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: PinkReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa L.)
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family) Synonym(s): Narrowleaf Evening-primrose, Narrow-leaf Evening-primrose, Sundrops Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, JunBloom Notes: Many bird species feed on the bright red fruit. Although called a buckthorn, this species has no spines. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Helmet-Flower (Scutellaria integrifolia L.)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Helmet-flower, Rough Skullcap, Common Large Skullcap, Tall Skullcap Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.)
AAsteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Achicoria Base Flower Color: Blue, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea (L.) Spreng.)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Scarlet Paintbrush, Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, Painted Cup, Indian Paintbrush Base Flower Color: Red, OrangeReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.