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.

Hoary Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum incanum)

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Silverleaf Mountain Mint, Hairy Mountain Mint, Wild Basil, Hoary Basil Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, SeptBloom Notes: The common name of mountain mint for this mint family member is somewhat misleading since the plant typically grows in dry open woods, thickets and fields in the eastern UnitedContinue reading “Hoary Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum incanum)”

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, JunNotes: Imperiled globally because of rarity (6 – 20 occurrences, or few remaining acres, or miles of stream) or very vulnerable to extinction throughout its range because of other factors. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fernald)

Rosaceae (Rose Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Bishop’s Cap (Mitella diphylla L.)

Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) Synonym(s): Twoleaf Miterwort, Miterwort Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Wood Anemone (Anemone quinquefolia L.)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Wood Anemone, Nightcaps Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayBloom Notes: This plant has no petals, only showy petal-like sepals. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Large-Flowered Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum (Michx.) Salisb.)

Trilliaceae (Trillium Family) Synonym(s): White Wake-robin, White Trillium, Large-flower Wake-robin, Large-flower Trillium, Large-flowered Wake-robin, Large-flowered Trillium Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: April, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.