Polygalaceae (Milkwort Family)
Synonym(s): Procession Flower
Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov
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Axilflower (Mecardonia acuminata (Walter) Small var. acuminata)
Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family)
Formally Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Axil-Flower
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept
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Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica (L.) Goldblatt & Mabb.)
Iridaceae (Iris Family)
Synonym(s): Leopard Lily
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug
Bloom Description: Yellow, Orange
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Canada Horse-Balm (Collinsonia canadensis L.)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Richweed, Stoneroot, Citronella Horsebalm
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
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Tennessee Leafcup (Polymnia laevigata Beadle)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Base Flower Color: White, Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul
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Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. var. spicata)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonyms: Dense Blazing Star, Dense Gayfeather, Dense Liatris, Marsh Blazing Star, Marsh Gayfeather, Marsh Liatris
Base Flower Color: Purple, Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept
Notes: Many butterflies, moths and hummingbirds visit this plant along with the praying mantis that feed on them! A lot of the butterflies will show wing damage from encounters with the mantis.
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Yellow Passion Flower (Passiflora lutea L.)
Passifloraceae (Passion-Flower Family)
Synonyms: Yellow Passionflower, Yellow Passion Vine, Yellow Passion-flower
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept
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Similar Species: Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata L.)
Spanish Needles (Bidens bipinnata L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Base Flower Color: White , Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct
Notes: The species is used in traditional Chinese medicine, and in that context is called nianshencao (“stick to the body weed”).
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Carolina Snailseed (Cocculus carolinus (L.) DC.)
Menispermaceae (Moonseed Family)
Synonyms: Carolina Snailseed, Carolina Coralbead, Carolina Moonseed, Red Berried Moonseed, Carolina Red Berried Moonseed
Base Flower Color: Green, White
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch)
Vitaceae (Grape Family)
Synonyms: Woodbine
Base Flower Color: Green
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Notes: The berries of Virginia Creeper can be harmful if ingested, however, and the rest of the plant contains raphides, which irritate the skin of some people.
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