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.

Barrelhead Gayfeather (Liatris cylindracea Michx.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Barrelhead Gayfeather, Ontario Blazing Star, Ontario Liatris, Dwarf Blazing Star, Dwarf Gayfeather, Dwarf Liatris Base Flower Color: Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Earleaf False Foxglove (Agalinis auriculata (Michx.) S. F. Blake)

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Auricled Gerardia, Ear-leaf False Foxglove, Eared False Foxglove, Earleaf False Foxglove, Earleaf Foxglove Base Flower Color: Pink Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptBloom Notes: Pink, lavender to purple, with darker spots in the throat.Personal Note: In Sept. 2020, I discovered a small patch in Rutherford County. I reported this finding to ToddContinue reading “Earleaf False Foxglove (Agalinis auriculata (Michx.) S. F. Blake)”

Panicled Tick Trefoil (Desmodium paniculatum (L.)DC. var. paniculatum)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Panicledleaf Ticktrefoil, Panicled Tick Trefoil, Velcro Vine Base Flower Color: Pink, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.