Boraginaceae (Borage Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, MayBloom Notes: The calyx is densely covered in spreading hairs, at least some of which on the lower portion with minutely hooked tips. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans L. var. reptans)
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family) Synonym(s): Greek Valerian, Jacob’s Ladder Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Spring Coral Root (Corallorhiza wisteriana Conrad)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Spring Coral-root, Spring Coral Root, Early Southern Coral-root, Wister’s Coral-root, Yellow Coral-root, Arousing Coral-root Base Flower Color: Pink, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Bent Trillium (Trillium flexipes Raf.)
Trilliaceae (Trillium Family) Synonym(s): Nodding Wakerobin, Nodding Trillium, Bent Trillium, Bent Wakerobin Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, JunBloom Notes: Creamy anthers, white to pink ovary.Unusual Characteristics: Notice the last plant has 4 petals, stamens, and leaves! For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Tennessee Starwort (Stellaria corei Shinners)
Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, AprBloom Notes: Sepals are as long or longer than petals. For more information about this plant, Click Here! Similar Species: Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera)
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.)
Berberidaceae (Barberry Family) Synonym(s): Blue Cohosh, Squaw-root, Papoose-root, Caulophylle Faux-pigamon Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Corn Gromwel (Buglossoides arvensis (L.) I. M. Johnst. ssp. arvensis)
Boraginaceae (Borage Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, AprBloom Notes: This plant is considered invasive in KY. and WV. For more information about this plant, Click Here, and Here.
Cutleaf Geranium (Geranium dissectum L.)
Geraniaceae (Geranium Family) Synonym(s): Cutleaf Geranium Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Stones River Bladderpod (Paysonia stonensis (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, AprBloom Notes: This plant only exist in one county along the banks of the Stones River in middle Tennessee. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Spring Creek Bladderpod (Paysonia perforata (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis L.)
Papaveraceae (Poppy Family) Synonym(s): Puccoon, Red Puccoon, Indian Paint, Redroot, Tetterwort Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayNotes: The red juice from the underground stem was used by Native Americans as a dye for baskets, clothing, and war paint, as well as for insect repellent. For more information about this plant, Click Here.