Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani Schrad.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: This plant is easily identified by its leaves which are covered top and bottom in fine white hairs. The sessile leaves also tend to fold along the single central nerve. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum (L.) DC.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Wild Ageratum, Blue Boneset Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovNotes: Blue Mistflower attracts bees and butterflies. However, this wildflower spreads quickly and can become a pest. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata (Walter) King & H. Rob.)
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)”
Biennial Gaura (Oenothera gaura W.L. Wagner & Hoch)
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family) Synonym(s): Biennial Beeblossom, Biennial Gaura Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Branched Foldwing (Dicliptera brachiata (Pursh) Spreng.)
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) Synonym(s): Wild Mudwort, False Mint, Eastern Tailed Blue Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, click Here.
Bur Cucumber (Sicyos angulatus L.)
Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family) Synonym(s): One-seed Burr Cucumber, Star Cucumber, Bur Cucumber Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovListed as a Noxious weed in many states. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana (L.) W. P. C. Barton)
Orobanchaceae (Broom-Rape Family) Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon), WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov OctBloom Notes: This species is well-known as a root parasite on American Beech (Fagus grandifolia). Thus, it can only occur in hardwood forests where that common tree is found. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Sharpwing Monkeyflower (Mimulus alatus Aiton)
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Sharpwing Monkeyflower, Sharp-winged Monkeyflower Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Square-Stemmed Monkeyflower (Mimulus ringens)
Cranefly Orchid (Tipularia discolor (Pursh) Nutt.)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Crippled Cranefly Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptBloom Notes: Flowers in June in the North; in September in South. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.