Orobanchaceae (Broom-Rape Family) Base Flower Color: Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: May Prairie State Natural Area in Middle Tennessee.
Wrinkle Leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa var. ?)
Asteraceae (Aster Family) Synonym(s): Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod, Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod, Rough-leaved Goldenrod, Roughleaf Goldenrod, Rough-stemmed Goldenrod, Roughstem Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: There are three variations of this plant in TN. I do not have the expertise to identify each variation. I do believe the pictures show more than one var. ForContinue reading “Wrinkle Leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa var. ?)”
Bearded Beggarticks (Bidens aristosa (Michx.) Britton)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Bearded Beggarticks, Tickseed Sunflower Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct, NovBloom Notes: The prickly fruit of Bidens species are known as beggars’-ticks, the very common, 2-pronged “stickers” that cling to one’s clothing during autumn walks. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Camphor Weed (Pluchea camphorata (L.) DC.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Camphor Pluchea, Marsh Fleabane, Plowmans Wort Base Flower Color: Pink Reproductive Phenology: Aug , Sep , OctBloom Notes: Blooms year-round in the South. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum L.)
Asteraceae (Aster Family) Synonym(s): Common Boneset Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Smooth Rosonweed (Silphium asteriscus var. latifolium (A. Gray) J.A. Clevinger)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Scientific Name Synonym(s): Silphium confertifolium Small, Silphium glabrum Eggert ex Small, Silphium trifoliatum var. latifolium A. Gray, Silphium asteriscus ssp. latifolium Weber & T.R. Fisher. Common Name Synonym(s): Starry Rosinweed Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, AugNotes: Notice the smooth stem and leaves lacking hairs (Glabrous). For more information about thisContinue reading “Smooth Rosonweed (Silphium asteriscus var. latifolium (A. Gray) J.A. Clevinger)”
Pink Azalea (Rhododendron periclymenoides (Michx.) Shinners)
Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Pinxterbloom Azalea, Pinxterflower Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayBloom Notes: All parts are highly toxic. May be fatal if eaten. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Mountain Azalea (Rhododendron canescens)
Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica Raf.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Purple, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptNotes: Missouri Ironweed can be distinguished from other Vernonia spp. primarily by the number of disk florets in the compound flowers, and the profuse hairiness of the stems and lower sides of the leaves. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Oldfield Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum (Willd.) G. L. Nesom var. pilosum)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Frost Weed, Hairy White Oldfield Aster, Oldfield Weed, White Oldfield Aster. Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Base Flower Color: Yellow, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Probably our most often encountered aster here in TN. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora Aiton)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Anisescented Goldenrod, Anise-scented Goldenrod, Sweet Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The crushed leaves of Sweet Goldenrod give off an anise scent that readily identifies this widespread species. For more information about this plant, Click Here.