Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Narrowleaf Cow-wheat, Narrow-leaved Cow-wheat, Cow Wheat
Base Flower Color: White, Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii Pursh)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
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Similar Species: White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra L.)
Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea L.)
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonym(s): Ground Ivy; Creeping Charlie
Base Flower Color: Blue
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
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Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa Nutt.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Showy Goldenrod, Noble Goldenrod
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct
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Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica Raf.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Base Flower Color: Purple, Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept
Notes: Missouri Ironweed can be distinguished from other Vernonia spp. primarily by the number of disk florets in the compound flowers, and the profuse hairiness of the stems and lower sides of the leaves.
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Oldfield Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum (Willd.) G. L. Nesom var. pilosum)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Frost Weed, Hairy White Oldfield Aster, Oldfield Weed, White Oldfield Aster.
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology:
Base Flower Color: Yellow, White
Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: Probably our most often encountered aster here in TN.
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Opposite-leaf Spotflower (Acmella repens (Walter) Rich.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Oppositeleaf Spotflower, Opposite-leaf Spotflower
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
Bloom Notes: Disc florets yellow to orange. Ray florets orange
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Curtis’ Goldenrod (Solidago curtisii Torr. & A. Gray)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Mountain Decumbent Goldenrod, Curtis’ Goldenrod
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Sept, Oct
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Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora Aiton)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Anisescented Goldenrod, Anise-scented Goldenrod, Sweet Goldenrod
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: The crushed leaves of Sweet Goldenrod give off an anise scent that readily identifies this widespread species.
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Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata Michx.)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Marsh Betony
Base Flower Color: White, Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul
Notes: Swamp Lousewort is partially parasitic; common host plants are asters and native grasses.
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