Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) Synonym(s): Heartleaf Foamflower, Heart-leaf Foamflower Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, JunLight Requirement: ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: Great Smokey Mountains National Park.
Wood Betony (Pedicularis canadensis L.)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Canadian Lousewort, Wood Betony Base Flower Color: Red, Yellow, OrangeReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulNotes: The common name Lousewort, refers to the misconception once held by farmers that cattle and sheep become infested with lice when grazing on the plants. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Violet Lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea (L.) Pers.)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Violet Lespedeza Base Flower Color: Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Appalachian Bunchflower (Melanthium parviflorum (Michx.) S. Watson)
Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): Appalachian Bunchflower, Small-flowered Veratrum Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Shuttleworth Ginger (Hexastylis shuttleworthii)
Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family) Synonym(s): Largeflower Heartleaf, Shuttleworth’s Ginger Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulBloom Notes: Soft purplish-brown with purple on the inside. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Canada Lily (Lilium canadense L.)
Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): Canada Lily, Canadian Lily, Wild Yellow Lily Base Flower Color: OrangeReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept 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.
Showy Gentian (Gentiana decora Pollard)
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family) Synonym(s): Showy Gentian, Appalachian Gentian Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Sep, OctBloom Notes: Flowers may be blue, purple, violet, white, or white with blue, purple, or violet stripes. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Dog Hobble (Leucothoe fontanesiana (Steud.) Sleumer)
Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Highland Doghobble, Drooping Leucothoe Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.