American Water Willow (Justicia americana (L.) Vahl)

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Base Flower Color: White, Pink
Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct

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Lizard’s Tail (Saururus cernuus L.)

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Synonym(s): Lizard’s Tail, Lizard Tail, Breastweed, Water Dragon

Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov

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Cowbane (Oxypolis rigidior (L.) Raf.)

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Stiff Cowbane

Base Flower Color: White
Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov
Notes: Both the foliage and the fleshy roots are highly toxic to mammalian herbivores, therefore they are usually avoided as a source of food. Cattle have been seriously poisoned by eating this plant.

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Heal All (Prunella vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris)

Synonym(s): Common Selfheal

Base Flower Color: Purple
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

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Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata L.)

Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)

Synonym(s): Puke Weed, Bladder-pod Lobelia

Base Flower Color: Blue
Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov
Notes: Indian tobacco is the source of an alkaloid (lobeline) that is used in anti-smoking preparations.

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Great Indian Plantain (Arnoglossum reniforme (Hook.) H. Rob.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)

Base Flower Color: Green, White
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept

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