Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Mountain Decumbent Goldenrod, Curtis’ Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora Aiton)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Anisescented Goldenrod, Anise-scented Goldenrod, Sweet Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The crushed leaves of Sweet Goldenrod give off an anise scent that readily identifies this widespread species. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata Michx.)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Marsh Betony Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulNotes: Swamp Lousewort is partially parasitic; common host plants are asters and native grasses. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Fall Phlox (Phlox paniculata L.)
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family) Synonym(s): Fall Phlox, Perennial Phlox Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: This native plant has been used to create many hybridized versions in many colors. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata (Walter) King & H. Rob.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Pink Thoroughwort Base Flower Color: White, Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: This plant is indeed most closely related to ageratums such as Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum). For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pringles Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum (A. Gray) G. L. Nesom var. pringlei)
Synonym(s): Aster de Pringle, Pringle’s Aster, Monte Cassino Base Flower Color: White, Pink, Yellow Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Horseweed (Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist var. canadensis)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Horseweed, Canadian Horseweed, Bitterweed, Hogweed, Squaw Weed, Colt’s Tail Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The leaves have a sharp flavor and an aromatic taste similar to tarragon. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Purple Lucerne Base Flower Color: PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Prairie Tea (Croton monanthogynus Michx.)
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) Synonym(s): Prairie Tea, One-seed Croton, Doveweed, Dove Weed, Prairie Goatweed Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.)Greene var. fasciculata)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Partridge Pea, Sleeping Plant, Sensitive Plant Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Sensitive Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench ssp. nictitans)