Eastern Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana (Pursh) Woodson var. salicifolia)

Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) Synonym(s): Eastern Bluestar, Blue Dogbane, Willow Amsonia, Woodland Bluestar Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, JunBloom Notes: Anthers yellow-orange. Flowers often partially hidden by uppermost leaves. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Gattinger’s Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana Walter var. tabernaemontana)

One-flower Cancer Root (Aphyllon uniflora (L.) A.Gray)

Orobanchaceae (Broom-Rape Family) Synonym(s): One-flowered Broomrape, One-flower Cancer Root, Squawdrops Base Flower Color: White, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Copper Iris (Iris fulva Ker Gawl.)

Iridaceae (Iris Family) Synonym(s): Copper Iris, Red Iris Base Flower Color: RedReproductive Phenology: May, JunBloom Notes: Usually brick red to orange, occasionally yellow For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Witch Hobble (Viburnum lantanoides Michx.)

Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family) Synonym(s): Hobblebush Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Fraser’s Sedge (Carex fraseriana Ker Gawl.)

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family) Synonym(s): Fraser’s Cymophyllus Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon), GreenReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis (Torr.) DC.)

Apiaceae (Carrot Family) Synonym(s): Longstyle Sweetroot, Aniseroot, Sweet-cicely, Wild Licorice Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Guyandotte (Synandra hispidula (Michx.) Baill.)

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Synandra, Wyandotte, Hairy Synandra Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Long-Bracted Frog Orchid (Dactylorhiza viridis (L.) A.M. Bateman, A.M. Pridgeon & M. Chase)

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Long Bracted Green Orchid Base Flower Color: GreenReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here, and Here.

Widow’s Cross (Sedum pulchellum Michx.)

Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family) Synonym(s): Widowscross Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.