Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Bisterwort Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: Cumberland Mountain State Park in Middle Tennessee.
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.
Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Maxim.)
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family) Synonym(s): Bush Honeysuckle Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Spiny Sowthistle (Sonchus asper (L.) Hill)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Prickly Sowthistle, Spiny-leaved Sow-thistle Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here.