Category Archives: George Wallace, photographer

Lizard’s Tail (Saururus cernuus L.)

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.

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.

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.

What’s Blooming Now!

Welcome to What’s Blooming Now!. This site was created to help identify wildflowers in Tennessee and the surrounding states. Since I am a professional photographer, I hope you will enjoy this site just for the pretty pictures. There are 3 ways to help you find what you are looking for. First, search by categories fromContinue reading “What’s Blooming Now!”

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.