Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s):Diamondflowers, Narrowleaf Bluets, Baby’s Breath, Bluets, Fine-leaf Bluets
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
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Purple Milkwort (Polygala sanguinea L.)
Polygalaceae (Milkwort Family)
Synonym(s): Blood Milkwort
Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Notes: Underground root gives off wintergreen odor when crushed.
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Thimble Weed (Anemone virginiana L.)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s):Tall Thimbleweed, Thimbleweed, Tall Anemone
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Bloom Notes: The distinctive, thimble-shaped group of pistils accounts for the common name.
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White Colicroot (Aletris farinosa L.)
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s): White Colicroot, Colic Root, Unicorn Root
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Until the 19th century the roots were collected and used medicinally to treat colic.
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Pale-Spiked Lobelia (Lobelia spicata Lam. var. spicata)
Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug
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Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. var. yuccifolium)
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Rattlesnake Master, Button Eryngo, Button Snakeroot, Beargrass, Bear’s Grass
Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug
Bloom Notes: Their flower heads develop a bluish cast with maturity.
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Broadleaf Barbara’s Buttons (Marshallia trinervia (Walter) Trel.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)
Synonym(s): Broadleaf Barbara’s Buttons, Colonial Barbara’s Buttons, Southern Barbara’s Buttons
Base Flower Color: Pink
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun
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Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa L.)
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Synonym(s): Narrowleaf Evening-primrose, Narrow-leaf Evening-primrose, Sundrops
Base Flower Color: Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
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Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana (Walter) A. Gray)
Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
Synonym(s): Carolina Buckthorn, Carolina False Buckthorn, Yellow Buckthorn, Indian Cherry, Yellowwood
Base Flower Color: Yellow, White
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun
Bloom Notes: Many bird species feed on the bright red fruit. Although called a buckthorn, this species has no spines.
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Helmet-Flower (Scutellaria integrifolia L.)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Helmet-flower, Rough Skullcap, Common Large Skullcap, Tall Skullcap
Base Flower Color: Blue
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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