Corn Gromwel (Buglossoides arvensis (L.) I. M. Johnst. ssp. arvensis)

Boraginaceae (Borage Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, AprBloom Notes: This plant is considered invasive in KY. and WV. For more information about this plant, Click Here, and Here.

Stones River Bladderpod (Paysonia stonensis (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, AprBloom Notes: This plant only exist in one county along the banks of the Stones River in middle Tennessee. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Spring Creek Bladderpod (Paysonia perforata (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis L.)

Papaveraceae (Poppy Family) Synonym(s): Puccoon, Red Puccoon, Indian Paint, Redroot, Tetterwort Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayNotes: The red juice from the underground stem was used by Native Americans as a dye for baskets, clothing, and war paint, as well as for insect repellent. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila aphylla (L.) Brummitt)

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family) Synonym(s): Smallflower Baby Blue Eyes Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Field Pansy (Viola bicolor Pursh)

Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Field Pansy, Wild Pansy Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayBloom Notes: Petals violet-blue to light lavender-blue or whitish, paler, and at least the lower ones darkly veined toward the base, the lowest one more or less yellow toward the center and base (or rarely the lower petals wholly dark-colored).Continue reading “Field Pansy (Viola bicolor Pursh)”

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal)

Annonaceae (Custard-Apple Family) Synonym(s): Common Pawpaw, Custard Apple, Indian Banana, Wild Banana Base Flower Color: Red, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayNotes: A native small understory tree or large shrub that typically grows 15-20′ tall (sometimes to 30′) and occurs in low-bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines, and along streams. This plant bearsContinue reading “Pawpaw (Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal)”

Mullein Foxglove (Dasistoma macrophylla (Nutt.) Raf.)

Orobanchaceae (Broom-Rape Family) Synonym(s): Afzelia macrophylla, Seymeria macrophylla Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: Partially parasitic on roots of some angiosperm tree species, notably oaks, maples, elms, and buckeyes. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Yellow Stargrass (Hypoxis hirsuta (L.) Coville)

Hypoxidaceae (Star-Grass Family) Synonym(s): Common Goldstar, Yellow Star-grass, Eastern Yellow Star-grass Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fernald)

Rosaceae (Rose Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.