Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): Devil’s Bit, Devil’s-bit, Fairy-wand, Blazing Star, Fairywand Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayBloom Notes: It has separate male and female plants with the male flowers being larger and the spike often curved downward from the tip. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Robin’s Plantian (Erigeron pulchellus Michx. var. pulchellus)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Robin’s Plantain, Poor Robin’s Plantain, Rose Petty, Robert’s Plantain, Blue Spring-daisy Base Flower Color: Pink, Yellow, Blue Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, JulBloom Notes: The flowers somewhat resemble asters but the rays are much slenderer and more numerous. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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.
Doll’s Eyes (Actaea pachypoda Elliot)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): White Baneberry, Dolls Eyes Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click 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.
Limestone Adder’s-tongue (Ophioglossum engelmannii Prantl)
Ophioglossaceae (Adders-Tongue Family) Synonym(s): Limestone Adderstongue Base Flower Color: This is a fern and propagates by spores.Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Blue Bugle (Ajuga reptans L.)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Base Flower Color: Purple, BlueReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Hairy Bitter-Cress (Cardamine hirsuta L.)
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Synonym(s): Hoary Bittercress Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sweet Pinesap (Monotropsis odorata Schwein. ex Elliot)
Monotropaceae (Indian Pipe Family) Synonym(s): Sweet Pinesap, Pygmy-pipes, Carolina Beechdrops Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sweet Betsy (Trillium cuneatum Raf.)
Trilliaceae (Trillium Family) Synonym(s): Sweet Betsy, Little Sweet Betsy Base Flower Color: Yellow, Green, Brown (incl. Maroon), BronzeReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.