Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): Spreading Bellwort, Straw Lily, Wild Oats, Merrybells, Sessile Bellwort Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayBloom Notes: Typically pale yellow in color For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: Cumberland Mountain State Park in Middle Tennessee.
White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima (L.) King & H. Rob. var. altissima)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Native Americans reportedly used a decoction of the roots as a remedy for snakebite, hence the common name. Settlers who drank milk from cows that fed on this plant often developed the disease called milk sickness. For more information about this plant, ClickContinue reading “White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima (L.) King & H. Rob. var. altissima)”
Hooked Buttercup (Ranunculus recurvatus Poir.)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Bisterwort Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Vernal Iris (Iris verna Fernald ex M.E. Edwards var. smalliana)
Iridaceae (Iris Family) Synonym(s): Dwarf Violet Iris, Vernal Iris, Dwarf Iris, Upland Dwarf Iris Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr, MayBloom Notes: Intensely fragrant. Blooms appear in early spring before leaf growth starts. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sweet Betsy (Trillium cuneatum Raf.)
Trilliaceae (Trillium Family) Synonym(s): Sweet Betsy, Little Sweet Betsy Base Flower Color: Yellow, Green, Brown (incl. Maroon), BronzeReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Bulbous Buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus L.)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): St. Anthonys Turnip Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sweet White Violet (Viola blanda Willd.)
Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Sweet White Violet, Woodland White Violet Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Yellow Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis stricta L.)
Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel Family) Synonym(s): Common Yellow Oxalis, Yellow Wood-sorrel, Upright Yellow Wood-sorrel, Yellow Woodsorrel Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Jewelweed, (Impatiens capensis Meerb.)
Balsaminaceae (Touch-Me-Not Family) Synonym(s): Jewelweed, Orange Jewelweed, Spotted Touch-me-not Base Flower Color: OrangeReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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.