Carolina Elephant’s Foot (Elephantopus carolinianus Raeusch.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Pink, Purple, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sep, OctNotes: The common name elephant’s foot refers to the large basal leaves of this species. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana L.)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Devil’s Darning Needles, Virgin’s Bower, Old Man’s Beard Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Green Lipped Ladies’ Tresses (Spiranthes lacera (Bigelow) Luer var. gracilis)

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Southern Slender Ladies’-tresses, Slender Ladies’-tresses, Slender Lady’s Tresses Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, SeptBloom Notes: Bloom may extend to November. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.

Axilflower (Mecardonia acuminata (Walter) Small var. acuminata)

Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family)Formally Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Axil-Flower Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Tennessee Leafcup (Polymnia laevigata Beadle)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Yellow Passion Flower (Passiflora lutea L.)

Passifloraceae (Passion-Flower Family) Synonyms: Yellow Passionflower, Yellow Passion Vine, Yellow Passion-flower Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata L.)

Spanish Needles (Bidens bipinnata L.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: White , YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The species is used in traditional Chinese medicine, and in that context is called nianshencao (“stick to the body weed”). For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Carolina Snailseed (Cocculus carolinus (L.) DC.)

Menispermaceae (Moonseed Family) Synonyms: Carolina Snailseed, Carolina Coralbead, Carolina Moonseed, Red Berried Moonseed, Carolina Red Berried Moonseed Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata L. var. spicata)

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Base Flower Color: Pink, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, AugNotes: This plant is considered invasive in many places. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Perplexed Ticktrefoil (Desmodium perplexum B. G. Schub.)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Perplexed Ticktrefoil, Perplexing Tick Trefoil Base Flower Color: Pink, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.