Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Pink Thoroughwort Base Flower Color: White, Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: This plant is indeed most closely related to ageratums such as Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum). For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Pringles Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum (A. Gray) G. L. Nesom var. pringlei)
Synonym(s): Aster de Pringle, Pringle’s Aster, Monte Cassino Base Flower Color: White, Pink, Yellow Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Horseweed (Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist var. canadensis)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Horseweed, Canadian Horseweed, Bitterweed, Hogweed, Squaw Weed, Colt’s Tail Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The leaves have a sharp flavor and an aromatic taste similar to tarragon. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Prairie Tea (Croton monanthogynus Michx.)
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) Synonym(s): Prairie Tea, One-seed Croton, Doveweed, Dove Weed, Prairie Goatweed Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.)Greene var. fasciculata)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Partridge Pea, Sleeping Plant, Sensitive Plant Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Sensitive Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench ssp. nictitans)
Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis L.)
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family) Synonym(s): Common Evening-primrose, King’s Cure-all Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The flowers of this night-flowering biennial open in the evening and close by noon. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis L. var. canadensis)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Canada Goldenrod, Canadian Goldenrod, Tall Goldenrod, Giant Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Although it and other Goldenrods are commonly blamed for hay fever, this discomfort is usually caused by pollen from Ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) that blooms at the same time. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima (L.) King & H. Rob. var. altissima)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Native Americans reportedly used a decoction of the roots as a remedy for snakebite, hence the common name. Settlers who drank milk from cows that fed on this plant often developed the disease called milk sickness. For more information about this plant, ClickContinue reading “White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima (L.) King & H. Rob. var. altissima)”
Late-Flowering Thoroughwort (Eupatorium serotinum Michx.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): White Boneset, Late Boneset, Late-flowering Boneset Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctQuiz: See if you can find the Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans)! For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Roundleaf Thoroughwort (Eupatorium rotundifolium L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Special value to native bees. For more information about this plant, Click Here.