Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s): Greek Valerian, Jacob’s Ladder
Base Flower Color: Blue
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun
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Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s): Greek Valerian, Jacob’s Ladder
Base Flower Color: Blue
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun
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Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
Synonym(s): Spring Coral-root, Spring Coral Root, Early Southern Coral-root, Wister’s Coral-root, Yellow Coral-root, Arousing Coral-root
Base Flower Color: Pink, White
Reproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Trilliaceae (Trillium Family)
Synonym(s): Nodding Wakerobin, Nodding Trillium, Bent Trillium, Bent Wakerobin
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun
Bloom Notes: Creamy anthers, white to pink ovary.
Unusual Characteristics: Notice the last plant has 4 petals, stamens, and leaves!
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Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr
Bloom Notes: Sepals are as long or longer than petals.
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Similar Species: Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera)
Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
Synonym(s): Blue Cohosh, Squaw-root, Papoose-root, Caulophylle Faux-pigamon
Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon)
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May
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Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr
Bloom Notes: This plant is considered invasive in KY. and WV.
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Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)
Synonym(s): Cutleaf Geranium
Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr
Bloom Notes: This plant only exist in one county along the banks of the Stones River in middle Tennessee.
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Similar Species: Spring Creek Bladderpod (Paysonia perforata (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)
Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
Synonym(s): Puccoon, Red Puccoon, Indian Paint, Redroot, Tetterwort
Base Flower Color: White, Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May
Notes: 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.
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Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Synonym(s): Smallflower Baby Blue Eyes
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr
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