Cornaceae (Dogwood Family) Synonym(s):Â Roughleaf Dogwood, Drummond’s Dogwood, Rough-leaf Dogwoodsier, Red-twig Dogwood, Midwestern Roughleaf Dogwood Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: Apr-Jul; Aug-Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family) Synonym(s): Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar, Whitewood Base Flower Color: Green, Yellow, OrangeReproductive Phenology: Apr, MayNotes: The state tree of Tennessee was designated in 1947. It was chosen for its historical significance to pioneer settlers and its prevalence throughout the state. The tree is known for its tulip-shaped leaves, yellow-green flowers, and forContinue reading “Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)”
Glade Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum Walter ssp. calciphilum M.J. Warnock)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Carolina Larkspur, Limestone Larkspur, Tennessee Larkspur Base Flower Color: White, BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr, MayNotes: All species of Delphinium are apparently toxic. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Doll’s Eyes (Actaea pachypoda Elliot)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): White Baneberry, Dolls Eyes, White Cohosh Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Confederate Violet (Viola sororia forma priceana)
Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Confederate Violet Base Flower Color: White, BlueReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, MayNotes: The common name of this violet refers to the resemblance of the color of its flowers to the color of Confederate uniforms during the Civil War (pale greyish blue). For more information about this plant, Click Here. In theContinue reading “Confederate Violet (Viola sororia forma priceana)”
Tuberculed Orchid (Platanthera flava (L.) Lindl.var flava)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Southern Rein Orchid, Southern Gypsy-spike, Palegreen Orchid, Northern Tuberculed Bog Orchid Base Flower Color: Green, White, YellowReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SeptNotes: There are two varieties of this plant. The other is var. herbiola, where most bracts of the inflorescence exceed the flowers. For more information about thisContinue reading “Tuberculed Orchid (Platanthera flava (L.) Lindl.var flava)”
False Daisy Eclipta prostrata (Linnaeus) Linnaeus.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Eclipta, Pie-plant, Botoncillo, Botón Blanco, Clavel de Pozo, Yerba de Tajo Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: This plant is listed as invasive For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia Willd. var. latifolia)
Alismataceae (Arrowhead Family) Synonym(s): Arrowhead, Sagittaire a feuilles de graminees Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptNotes: Leaf blades glabrous (not hairy) For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Creeping Lilyturf (Liriope spicata Lour.)
Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, SeptNotes: Invasive in TN, VA, and GA. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis terniflora DC.)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Yam-leaved Clematis, Autumn Virgins Bower Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Can be very invasive. For more information about this plant, Click Here.