Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) Synonym(s): Lizard’s Tail, Lizard Tail, Breastweed, Water Dragon Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this wildflower, Click Here.
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Cowbane (Oxypolis rigidior (L.) Raf.)
Apiaceae (Carrot Family) Synonym(s): Stiff Cowbane Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct, NovNotes: Both the foliage and the fleshy roots are highly toxic to mammalian herbivores, therefore they are usually avoided as a source of food. Cattle have been seriously poisoned by eating this plant. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Spring Star (Ipheion uniflorum)
Amaryllidaceae (Daffodil Family) Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: April Description: Pale to dark blue For more information about this wildflower, Click Here.
Heal All (Prunella vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris)
Synonym(s): Common Selfheal Base Flower Color: PurpleReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep For more information about this plant, Click Here.
White Clintonia (Clintonia umbellulata (Michx.) Morong
Synonym(s): White Bluebead-lily, Speckled Wood-lily Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Fringed Phacelia (Phacelia fimbriata Michx.)
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata L.)
Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family) Synonym(s): Puke Weed, Bladder-pod Lobelia Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovNotes: Indian tobacco is the source of an alkaloid (lobeline) that is used in anti-smoking preparations. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Great Indian Plantain (Arnoglossum reniforme (Hook.) H. Rob.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Narrow Leaf Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Swamp Sunflower, Narrowleaf Sunflower, Narrow-leaved Sunflower Base Flower Color: Yellow, MaroonReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.