Menispermaceae (Moonseed Family) Synonyms: Carolina Snailseed, Carolina Coralbead, Carolina Moonseed, Red Berried Moonseed, Carolina Red Berried Moonseed Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Native
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch)
Vitaceae (Grape Family) Synonyms: Woodbine Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: The berries of Virginia Creeper can be harmful if ingested, however, and the rest of the plant contains raphides, which irritate the skin of some people. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Slender Dayflower (Commelina erecta L. var. erecta)
Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family) Synonyms: Dayflower, Widow’s Tears, White-mouth Dayflower Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: They only bloom for a day, but there are several buds on a plant that open 3-4 days apart. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Asiatic Dayflower (Commelina communis L.)
Woodnettle (Laportea canadensis (L.) Wedd.)
Urticaceae (Nettle Family) Synonym(s): Canadian Woodnettle, Wood Nettle Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: This flower has both male and female flowers on the same plant. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Brown (incl. Maroon)-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba Cronquist var. triloba)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Yellow, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon), OrangeReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: More numerous flowers than R. hirta, (Black-Eyed Susan) with shorter and fewer petals. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta L.)
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta L. var. hirta)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Black-eyed Susan, Common Black-eyed Susan, Brown (incl. Maroon)-eyed Susan, Blackeyed Susan Base Flower Color: Yellow, Purple, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Brown (incl. Maroon)-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba L)
Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Cup Plant, Indian Cup Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, AugNotes: The small cup formed by the leaves holds water and attracts birds. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Claspingleaf St. Johnswort (Hypericum gymnanthum Engelm. & A. Gray)
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen Family) Synonym(s): Claspingleaf St. John’s-wort Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Allegheny Hawkweed (Hieracium paniculatum L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Allegheny Hawkweed Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Perplexed Ticktrefoil (Desmodium perplexum B. G. Schub.)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Perplexed Ticktrefoil, Perplexing Tick Trefoil Base Flower Color: Pink, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.