Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana (Walter) A. Gray)

Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family) Synonym(s): Carolina Buckthorn, Carolina False Buckthorn, Yellow Buckthorn, Indian Cherry, Yellowwood Base Flower Color: Yellow, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, JunBloom Notes: Many bird species feed on the bright red fruit. Although called a buckthorn, this species has no spines. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Helmet-Flower (Scutellaria integrifolia L.)

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Helmet-flower, Rough Skullcap, Common Large Skullcap, Tall Skullcap Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea (L.) Spreng.)

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Scarlet Paintbrush, Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, Painted Cup, Indian Paintbrush Base Flower Color: Red, OrangeReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Gattinger’s Lobelia (Lobelia gattingeri A.Gray)

Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family) Synonym(s): Carolina Allspice Base Flower Color: Blue, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Zigzag Iris (Iris brevicaulis Raf.)

Iridaceae (Iris Family) Synonym(s): Short-Stemmed Iris, Lamance Iris Base Flower Color: PurpleReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Star Tickseed (Coreopsis pubescens Elliot var. pubescens)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Star Tickseed, Hairy Tickseed Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum Raf.)

Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family) Synonym(s): Rusty Blackhaw, Southern Blackhaw, Blackhaw, Bluehaw, Downy Viburnum, Southern Nannyberry, Rusty Nannyberry, Nannyberry Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Turkeybeard (Xerophyllum asphodeloides Spreng.)

Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): Eastern Turkeybeard, Turkeybeard, Beargrass, Bear Grass, Mountain Asphodel Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Potato Dwarf Dandelion (Krigia dandelion (L.) Nutt.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Potato Dwarf Dandelion, Potato Dandelion, Colonial Dwarf-dandelion Base Flower Color: Orange , YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, JunNotes: Krigia dandelion gets its “Potato Dandelion” moniker due to the edible tubers formed along the stolons. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Threadleaf Evening-Primrose (Oenothera linifolia Nutt.)

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family) Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.