Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Beefsteakplant; Beefsteak Plant Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, DecNotes: Beefsteak plants are most toxic to cattle if cut and dried for hay late in the summer. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: Bledsoe Creek State Park in Middle Tennessee.
Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata (Dum.Cours.) G.Don)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Sericea Lespedeza; Chinese Lespedeza Base Flower Color: White, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun , July , August , SeptNotes: One of the most invasive plants in the Eastern United States. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, SeptThis plant is considered invasive in some states. For more information about this plant, Click Here and 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.
Limestone Adder’s-tongue (Ophioglossum engelmannii Prantl)
Ophioglossaceae (Adders-Tongue Family) Synonym(s): Limestone Adderstongue Base Flower Color: This is a fern and propagates by spores.Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pale Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus L.)
Iridaceae (Iris Family) Synonym(s): Yellow Flag; Water Flag Base Flower Color: YellowBloom Dates: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.