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Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family)
Synonym(s): Burningbush, Eastern Wahoo, Burning Bush, Wahoo, Waahoo, Whahoo, Spindle Tree
Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon)
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug
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Similar Species: Hearts-A-Burstin (Euonymus americanus L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Base Flower Color: Yellow, Purple, Blue
Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct
Bloom Notes: Flower centers (disc flowers) open yellow but turn dark red after pollination.
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Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
Synonym(s): Nodding Ladies’-tresses, Ladies’-tresses, Nodding Lady’s Tresses
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov
Bloom Notes: In total population numbers, Nodding Lady’s Tresses is second only to Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, Goodryea pubescens, as the largest orchid species in the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
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Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
Bloom Notes: This plant is easily identified by its leaves which are covered top and bottom in fine white hairs. The sessile leaves also tend to fold along the single central nerve.
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Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Wild Ageratum, Blue Boneset
Base Flower Color: Blue
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov
Notes: Blue Mistflower attracts bees and butterflies. However, this wildflower spreads quickly and can become a pest.
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Similar Species: Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata (Walter) King & H. Rob.)
Annonaceae (Custard-Apple Family)
Synonym(s): Common Pawpaw, Custard Apple, Indian Banana, Wild Banana
Base Flower Color: Red, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May
Notes: A native small understory tree or large shrub that typically grows 15-20′ tall (sometimes to 30′) and occurs in low-bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines, and along streams. This plant bears editable fruit in the fall that tastes like a banana.
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Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Synonym(s): Biennial Beeblossom, Biennial Gaura
Base Flower Color: White, Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
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Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s): Wild Mudwort, False Mint, Eastern Tailed Blue
Base Flower Color: White, Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct
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Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family)
Synonym(s): One-seed Burr Cucumber, Star Cucumber, Bur Cucumber
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov
Listed as a Noxious weed in many states.
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