Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Scarlet Clover, Italian Clover, German Clover, French Clover, Carnation Clover, Incarnate Clover. Base Flower Color: RedReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun , Jul , AugBloom Notes: Crimson clover is commonly used as a winter or summer annual cover crop in rotation with vegetables or field crops. For more information about this plant,Continue reading “Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.)”

Stones River Bladderpod (Paysonia stonensis (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, AprBloom Notes: This plant only exist in one county along the banks of the Stones River in middle Tennessee. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Spring Creek Bladderpod (Paysonia perforata (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)

Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum (L.) DC.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s):  Wild Ageratum, Blue Boneset Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovNotes: Blue Mistflower attracts bees and butterflies. However, this wildflower spreads quickly and can become a pest. For more information about this plant, Click Here.  Similar Species: Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata (Walter) King & H. Rob.)

Earleaf False Foxglove (Agalinis auriculata (Michx.) S. F. Blake)

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Auricled Gerardia, Ear-leaf False Foxglove, Eared False Foxglove, Earleaf False Foxglove, Earleaf Foxglove Base Flower Color: Pink Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptBloom Notes: Pink, lavender to purple, with darker spots in the throat.Personal Note: In Sept. 2020, I discovered a small patch in Rutherford County. I reported this finding to ToddContinue reading “Earleaf False Foxglove (Agalinis auriculata (Michx.) S. F. Blake)”

Pyne’s Ground Plum (Astragalus bibullatus Barneby & Bridges)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Limestone Glade Milkvetch, Pyne’s Ground-plum, Guthrie’s Ground-plum Base Flower Color: Pink , PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr , May For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Boykin’s Milkwort (Polygala boykinii Nutt.)

Polygalaceae (Milkwort Family) Synonym(s): Boykin’s Milkwort Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here