Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Wild Ageratum, Blue Boneset Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovNotes: Blue Mistflower attracts bees and butterflies. However, this wildflower spreads quickly and can become a pest. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata (Walter) King & H. Rob.)
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Pawpaw (Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal)
Annonaceae (Custard-Apple Family) Synonym(s): Common Pawpaw, Custard Apple, Indian Banana, Wild Banana Base Flower Color: Red, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayNotes: A native small understory tree or large shrub that typically grows 15-20′ tall (sometimes to 30′) and occurs in low-bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines, and along streams. This plant bearsContinue reading “Pawpaw (Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal)”
Biennial Gaura (Oenothera gaura W.L. Wagner & Hoch)
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family) Synonym(s): Biennial Beeblossom, Biennial Gaura Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Branched Foldwing (Dicliptera brachiata (Pursh) Spreng.)
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) Synonym(s): Wild Mudwort, False Mint, Eastern Tailed Blue Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, click Here.
Bur Cucumber (Sicyos angulatus L.)
Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family) Synonym(s): One-seed Burr Cucumber, Star Cucumber, Bur Cucumber Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovListed as a Noxious weed in many states. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana (L.) W. P. C. Barton)
Orobanchaceae (Broom-Rape Family) Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon), WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov OctBloom Notes: This species is well-known as a root parasite on American Beech (Fagus grandifolia). Thus, it can only occur in hardwood forests where that common tree is found. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sharpwing Monkeyflower (Mimulus alatus Aiton)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Sharpwing Monkeyflower, Sharp-winged Monkeyflower Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Square-Stemmed Monkeyflower (Mimulus ringens)
Cranefly Orchid (Tipularia discolor (Pursh) Nutt.)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Crippled Cranefly Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptBloom Notes: Flowers in June in the North; in September in South. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Yellow Flower Leafcup (Smallanthus uvedalia (L.) Mack.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Bears Foot, Hairy Leafcup Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: Attracts many pollinators and several birds will eat the seeds. Bees make winter nests in the hollow stems. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Hoary Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum incanum)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Silverleaf Mountain Mint, Hairy Mountain Mint, Wild Basil, Hoary Basil Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, SeptBloom Notes: The common name of mountain mint for this mint family member is somewhat misleading since the plant typically grows in dry open woods, thickets and fields in the eastern UnitedContinue reading “Hoary Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum incanum)”