Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Pinxterbloom Azalea, Pinxterflower Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayBloom Notes: All parts are highly toxic. May be fatal if eaten. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Mountain Azalea (Rhododendron canescens)
Category Archives: Shrub/Tree
Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera Michx.)
Rosaceae (Rose Family) Synonym(s): Climbing Prairie Rose, Climbing Rose, Prairie Rose Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: May, JunNotes: Many birds relish the showy, red fruit. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Golden St. John’s-wort (Hypericum frondosum Michx.)
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen Family) Synonym(s): Cedarglade St. John’s-wort, Golden St. John’s-wort Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis L.)
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family) Synonym(s): Synonym(s): Common Elderberry, Black Elder, Mexican Elderberry, Common Elder, Elderberry, Tapiro, Sauco Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, JulNotes: POISONOUS PARTS: Leaves, twigs (stems), roots, unripe fruits. Low toxicity if ingested. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coma. 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.
Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum Raf.)
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family) Synonym(s): Rusty Blackhaw, Southern Blackhaw, Blackhaw, Bluehaw, Downy Viburnum, Southern Nannyberry, Rusty Nannyberry, Nannyberry Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Dwarf Huckleberry (Gaylussacia dumosa (Andrews) Torr. & A. Gray)
Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Southern Dwarf Huckleberry, Bush Huckleberry, Gopherberry Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Roughleaf Dogwood (Cornus drummondii C. A. Mey)
Cornaceae (Dogwood Family) Synonym(s): Roughleaf Dogwood, Drummond’s Dogwood, Rough-leaf Dogwoodsier, Red-twig Dogwood Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense Lour.)
Oleaceae (Olive Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here, and Here.
Buffalo Nut (Pyrularia pubera Michx.)
Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family) Synonym(s): Buffalo Nut Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: Apr, MayPlant Notes: It is a parasitic plant, specifically a hemiparasite which while still photosynthetic, will also parasitize the roots of other plants around it. It can parasitize many hosts. For more information about this plant, Click Here.