Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) Synonym(s): Michaux’s Saxifrage, Cliff Saxifrage, Mountain Saxifrage. Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Formally Saxifraga michauxii. There is still debate where this plant goes. I use ITIS as my source. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum ssp. obliqua (Raf.) J.S. Wilson)
Cornaceae (Dogwood Family) Synonym(s): Kinnikinnik, Pale Dogwood, Red Willow, Silky Cornel, Swamp Dogwood Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Mountain Bluet (Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx.)
Rubiaceae (Madder Family) Synonym(s): Thymeleaf Bluet, Creeping Bluet. Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Three-toothed Cinquefoil (Sibbaldia tridentata (Aiton) Paule & Soják)
Rosaceae (Rose Family) Synonym(s): Shrubby Five-fingers Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Gypsyweed (Veronica officinalis L.)
Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family) Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense Desf.)
Ruscaceae (Butcher’s Broom Family)Previously Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): False Lily-of-the-Valley, Two-leaved Solomon’s Seal, Canadian May-lily, Wild Lily-of-the-Valley, Elf Feather, Heartleaf, Muguet, One Blade, Scurvy Berries, Tobacco Berries, and Canada Beadruby. Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Field Hawkweed, King Devil (Hieracium caespitosum Dumort.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: June, JulyBloom Notes: This plant has only been seen in a few counties in east Tennessee. I saw it in the Smokies and on Roan Mountain. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata L.)
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family) Synonym(s): Tall Milkweed Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora L.)
Monotropaceae (Indian Pipe Family) Synonym(s): Indianpipe, Indian Pipe Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Mouse Ear Hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.)
Asteraceae (Aster Family) Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, AugBloom Notes: This plant is listed as invasive in the north west and far north east. For more information about this plant, Click Here.