Mullein Foxglove (Dasistoma macrophylla (Nutt.) Raf.)

Orobanchaceae (Broom-Rape Family) Synonym(s): Afzelia macrophylla, Seymeria macrophylla Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: Partially parasitic on roots of some angiosperm tree species, notably oaks, maples, elms, and buckeyes. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus L.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Woodland Sunflower, Rough Sunflower Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Western Sunflower (Helianthus occidentalis Riddell ssp. occidentalis)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Fewleaf Sunflower, Western Sunflower Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: The majority of the leaves are basal. There are a few small stem leaves. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Yellow Stargrass (Hypoxis hirsuta (L.) Coville)

Hypoxidaceae (Star-Grass Family) Synonym(s): Common Goldstar, Yellow Star-grass, Eastern Yellow Star-grass Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Green Violet (Cubelium concolor (T. F. Forst.) Raf.)

Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Eastern Greenviolet, Green Violet Base Flower Color: Green, YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Upright Carrion Flower (Smilax ecirrata S. Watson)

Smilacaceae (Catbrier Family) Synonym(s): Upright Carrionflower Base Flower Color: Green, YellowReproductive Phenology: May, JunNotes: As the name implies, the flowers have an unpleasant odor that resembles decaying carrion. The stinky flowers are cross-pollinated by various kinds of flies. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Spring Creek Bladderpod (Paysonia perforata (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Synonym(s): Spring Creek Bladderpod Base Flower Color: White, Yellow, BlueReproductive Phenology: Mar, AprBloom Notes: Flower petals are white, butter-yellow proxima For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Stones River Bladderpod (Paysonia stonensis (Rollins) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)

Butterweed (Packera glabella (Poir.) C. Jeffrey)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Cress-leaf Groundsel, Yellowtop Base Flower Color: Yellow, OrangeReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Littleleaf Buttercup (Ranunculus abortivus L.)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Littleleaf Buttercup, Kidney-leaf Buttercup, Early Wood Buttercup Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, JunNotes: Mostly smooth stem. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Rock Buttercup (Ranunculus micranthus Nutt.)

Rock Buttercup (Ranunculus micranthus Nutt.)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Rock Buttercup, Small-flowered Crowfoot, Tiny-flowered Buttercup Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, JunNotes: Hairy stem. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Littleleaf Buttercup (Ranunculus abortivus L.)