Trilliaceae (Trillium Family) Synonym(s): Sweet Betsy, Little Sweet Betsy Base Flower Color: Yellow, Green, Brown (incl. Maroon), BronzeReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: Sycamore Ridge Ranch in Middle Tennessee.
Gray Field Speedwell (Veronica polita Fr.)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Wayside Speedwell Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: This flower is about half the size of Birdseye Speedwell (Veronica persica). About 4-5mm. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sand Bittercress (Cardamine parviflora (Britt.) O. E. Schulz var. arenicola)
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sulfhur Cinquefoil (Potentilla recta L.)
Rosaceae (Rose Family) Synonym(s): Erect Cinquefoil, Roughfruit Cinquefoil, Sulphur Five Fingers Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Curly Dock (Rumex crispus L. ssp. crispus)
Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family) Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Dwarf Plantain (Plantago virginica L.)
Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family) Synonym(s): Virginia Plantain, Paleseed Indian-wheat, Dwarf Plantain, Paleseed Plantain, Hoary Plantain, Southern Plantain Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Bracted Plantain (Plantago aristata Michx.)
Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family) Synonym(s): Largebracted Plantain, Buckthorn Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Spring Ladies’ Tresses (Spiranthes vernalis Engelm. & A. Gray)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Spring Ladies’-tresses, Spring Lady’s Tresses Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul (I have seen it as late as Sept.)Notes: It can be distinguished from other Spiranthes species by the pointed tips of the hairs on its inflorescence. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Beaked Corn Salad (Valerianella radiata (L.) Dufr.)
Valerianaceae (Valerian Family) Synonym(s): Beaked Cornsalad, Woods Corn-salad Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Greenbrier (Smilax bona-nox L. var. bona-nox)
Smilacaceae (Catbrier Family) Synonym(s): Sawbriar, Saw Greenbriar, Catbriar, Bullbriar, Stretchberry Vine Base Flower Color: Green, YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, MayBloom Notes: My fellow hikers can attest to just how horrible a plant this is. I will carry scars for life! For more information about this plant, Click Here.