Apiaceae (Carrot Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SeptNotes: Queen Anne’s lace is said to be named after Queen Anne herself. Queen Anne was well-versed in lacemaking. One day while sewing she pricked herself with a needle. A drop of blood fell unto her lace, leaving a single dark purple floretContinue reading “Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota L.)”
Tag Archives: July
Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum L.)
Anacardiaceae (Sumac Family) Synonym(s): Winged Sumac, Shining Sumac, Flameleaf Sumac, Mountain Sumac, Dwarf Sumac, Wing-rib Sumac, Black Sumac, Upland Sumac Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
False Aloe (Agave virginica L.)
Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family) Synonym(s): Rattlesnake Master, Virginia Agave Base Flower Color: Green, YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
American Water Willow (Justicia americana (L.) Vahl)
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Lizard’s Tail (Saururus cernuus L.)
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) Synonym(s): Lizard’s Tail, Lizard Tail, Breastweed, Water Dragon Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this wildflower, Click Here.
Heal All (Prunella vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris)
Synonym(s): Common Selfheal Base Flower Color: PurpleReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata L.)
Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family) Synonym(s): Puke Weed, Bladder-pod Lobelia Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovNotes: Indian tobacco is the source of an alkaloid (lobeline) that is used in anti-smoking preparations. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Great Indian Plantain (Arnoglossum reniforme (Hook.) H. Rob.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Narrow Leaf Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Swamp Sunflower, Narrowleaf Sunflower, Narrow-leaved Sunflower Base Flower Color: Yellow, MaroonReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Climbing Hempweed (Mikania scandens (L.) Willd.)
Asteraceae (Aster Family) Synonym(s): Climbing Hempvine, Climbing Hempweed, Hempweed Base Flower Color: Pink, Purple, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec For more information about this plant, Click Here.