Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family) Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The unfortunate species name, siphilitica, is based on the fact that it was a supposed cure for syphilis. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: Montgomery Bell State Park in Middle Tennessee.
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)
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.
Pilewort (Erechtites hieraciifolius (L.) Raf. ex DC.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): American Burnweed Base Flower Color: White , YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , OctSize Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall. For more information about this plant, Click Here.