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: Photographic Location: Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Middle TN.
Bastard Toadflax (Comandra umbellata (L.) Nutt. var. umbellata)
Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Butterfly Pea (Clitoria mariana L. var. mariana)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Pigeon Wing, Butterfly Pea Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sampson’s Snakeroot (Orbexilum pedunculatum (Mill.) Rydb.)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Base Flower Color: Purple, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
White Colicroot (Aletris farinosa L.)
Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): White Colicroot, Colic Root, Unicorn Root Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May , Jun , Jul , AugBloom Notes: Until the 19th century the roots were collected and used medicinally to treat colic. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. var. yuccifolium)
Apiaceae (Carrot Family) Synonym(s): Rattlesnake Master, Button Eryngo, Button Snakeroot, Beargrass, Bear’s Grass Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, AugBloom Notes: Their flower heads develop a bluish cast with maturity. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Broadleaf Barbara’s Buttons (Marshallia trinervia (Walter) Trel.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Broadleaf Barbara’s Buttons, Colonial Barbara’s Buttons, Southern Barbara’s Buttons Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Helmet-Flower (Scutellaria integrifolia L.)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Helmet-flower, Rough Skullcap, Common Large Skullcap, Tall Skullcap Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug 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.
Potato Dwarf Dandelion (Krigia dandelion (L.) Nutt.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Potato Dwarf Dandelion, Potato Dandelion, Colonial Dwarf-dandelion Base Flower Color: Orange , YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, JunNotes: Krigia dandelion gets its “Potato Dandelion” moniker due to the edible tubers formed along the stolons. For more information about this plant, Click Here.