Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) Synonym(s): Virginia Sweetspire, Tassel-white, Virginia Willow Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: Cummins Falls State Park in Middle Tennessee.
Dutchman’s Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria (L.) Bernh.)
Fumariaceae (Fumitory Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Hearts-A-Burstin (Euonymus americanus L.)
Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family) Synonym(s): American Strawberry Bush, Strawberry Bush, Brook Euonymus, Hearts-a-burstin, Bursting Heart, Wahoo Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, JunBloom Notes: Recognized more by its seed pod than its tiny flower. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus Jacq. var. atropurpureus)
Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla (L.) Pers.)
Berberidaceae (Barberry Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May 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.
Whiteflower Leafcup (Polymnia canadensis L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, AugBloom Notes: Blooming may extend to October. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale W. T. Aiton)
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora Cerv. ex Lag. ssp. citriodora)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Lemon Beebalm, Purple Horsemint, Lemon Mint, Plains Horsemint, Lemon Horsemint, Horsemint, Purple Lemon Mint, Texas Lemon Beebalm Base Flower Color: PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugBloom Notes: If watered, horsemint will continue flowering through the end of summer and even into September and early October. For more information about thisContinue reading “Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora Cerv. ex Lag. ssp. citriodora)”
Devil’s Grandmother (Elephantopus tomentosus L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Elephant’s-foot, Common Elephant’s-foot, Devil’s Grandmother Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Aug, SepBloom Notes: Pale purple or pale pink. Rarely white-flowered. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Canada Violet (Viola canadensis L. var. canadensis)
Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Canadian White Violet, Canada Violet Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.