Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, JunNotes: Imperiled globally because of rarity (6 – 20 occurrences, or few remaining acres, or miles of stream) or very vulnerable to extinction throughout its range because of other factors. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Photographic Location: Taylor Hollow State Natural Area in Middle Tennessee.
Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans L. var. reptans)
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family) Synonym(s): Greek Valerian, Jacob’s Ladder Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Bent Trillium (Trillium flexipes Raf.)
Trilliaceae (Trillium Family) Synonym(s): Nodding Wakerobin, Nodding Trillium, Bent Trillium, Bent Wakerobin Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, JunBloom Notes: Creamy anthers, white to pink ovary.Unusual Characteristics: Notice the last plant has 4 petals, stamens, and leaves! For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.)
Berberidaceae (Barberry Family) Synonym(s): Blue Cohosh, Squaw-root, Papoose-root, Caulophylle Faux-pigamon Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis L.)
Papaveraceae (Poppy Family) Synonym(s): Puccoon, Red Puccoon, Indian Paint, Redroot, Tetterwort Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayNotes: The red juice from the underground stem was used by Native Americans as a dye for baskets, clothing, and war paint, as well as for insect repellent. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sharpwing Monkeyflower (Mimulus alatus Aiton)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Sharpwing Monkeyflower, Sharp-winged Monkeyflower Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Square-Stemmed Monkeyflower (Mimulus ringens)
Cranefly Orchid (Tipularia discolor (Pursh) Nutt.)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Crippled Cranefly Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptBloom Notes: Flowers in June in the North; in September in South. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Yellow Flower Leafcup (Smallanthus uvedalia (L.) Mack.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Bears Foot, Hairy Leafcup Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: Attracts many pollinators and several birds will eat the seeds. Bees make winter nests in the hollow stems. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Green Violet (Cubelium concolor (T. F. Forst.) Raf.)
Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Eastern Greenviolet, Green Violet Base Flower Color: Green, YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Virginia Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana L.)
Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family) Synonym(s): Virginia Spiderwort, Spider Lily Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, JulBloom Notes: Flowers are typically blue to lavender but occasionally white. For more information about this plant, Click Here.