Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Canadian Lousewort, Wood Betony Base Flower Color: Red, Yellow, OrangeReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulNotes: The common name Lousewort, refers to the misconception once held by farmers that cattle and sheep become infested with lice when grazing on the plants. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Quaker Ladies (Houstonia caerulea L.)
Rubiaceae (Madder Family) Synonym(s): Azure Bluet, Quaker Ladies, Bluets Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Smooth Rock Cress (Boechera laevigata (Muhl. ex Willd.) Al-Shehbaz)
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Gray Field Speedwell (Veronica polita Fr.)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Wayside Speedwell Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: This flower is about half the size of Birdseye Speedwell (Veronica persica). About 4-5mm. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Violet Lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea (L.) Pers.)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Violet Lespedeza Base Flower Color: Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pad-Leaved Orchid (Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl.)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Lesser Roundleaved Orchid, Roundleaf Rein Orchid, Round-leaved Orchid Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
False Hellebore (Veratrum viride Aiton)
Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): Green False Hellebore, Green Corn Lily Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Appalachian Bunchflower (Melanthium parviflorum (Michx.) S. Watson)
Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): Appalachian Bunchflower, Small-flowered Veratrum Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Shuttleworth Ginger (Hexastylis shuttleworthii)
Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family) Synonym(s): Largeflower Heartleaf, Shuttleworth’s Ginger Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulBloom Notes: Soft purplish-brown with purple on the inside. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Heartleaf Skullcap (Scutellaria ovata Hill)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Heartleaf Skullcap, Heart-leaf Skullcap Base Flower Color: Blue, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr , May , Jun , Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.