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US Wildflower's Database of Wildflowers for Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Adam and Eve: Puttyroot Orchid, Adam and Eve
Aplectrum hyemale*
Aplectrum hyemale*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Adder's Mouth Orchid: Green Adder's Mouth
Malaxis unifolia*
Malaxis unifolia*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Agrimony: Tall Hairy Agrimony, Common Agrimony, Hooked Agrimony, Tall Hairy Grooveburr
Agrimonia gryposepala*
Agrimonia gryposepala*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Agrimony: Southern Agrimony, Harvest Lice, Swamp Agrimony, Small-flowered Agrimony
Agrimonia parviflora*
Agrimonia parviflora*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Alfalfa: Black Medic, Black Hay, Hop Clover, Hop Medic, Yellow Trefoil
Medicago lupulina
Medicago lupulina
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Alumroot: Mapleleaf Alumroot, Hairy Alum Root, Rough Heuchera
Heuchera villosa*
Heuchera villosa*
(Native) Family: Saxifragaceae - Saxifrage family
American Toadflax: Blue Toadflax, Canada Toadflax, Oldfield Toadflax
Nuttallanthus canadensis*
Nuttallanthus canadensis*
(Native) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Anemone: Wood Anemone, Nightcaps, Twoleaf Anemone
Anemone quinquefolia*
Anemone quinquefolia*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Anemone: Thimbleweed, Tall Anemone
Anemone virginiana*
Anemone virginiana*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Anemone: Sharp-lobed Hepatica, Liverleaf, Liverwort
Anemone acutiloba*
Anemone acutiloba*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Anemone: Round-lobed Hepatica, Liverleaf
Anemone americana*
Anemone americana*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Angelica, Wild Celery: Mountain Angelica, Filmy Angelica
Angelica triquinata*
Angelica triquinata*
(Native) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Aster: Hairy White Oldfield Aster, Frost Aster, White Heath Aster, Downy Aster
Symphyotrichum pilosum*
Symphyotrichum pilosum*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Aster: Late Purple Aster, Spreading Aster
Symphyotrichum patens*
Symphyotrichum patens*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Aster: Whorled Wood Aster, Whorled Aster, Mountain Aster, Sharp-leaved Aster
Oclemena acuminata*
Oclemena acuminata*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Aster: New England Aster, Michaelmas-daisy
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae*
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Avens: White Avens, Canada Avens
Geum canadense*
Geum canadense*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Baneberry: White Baneberry, Doll's Eyes
Actaea pachypoda*
Actaea pachypoda*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Barberry: Shrub Yellowroot
Xanthorhiza simplicissima*
Xanthorhiza simplicissima*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Barren Strawberry: Southern Barren Strawberry, Appalachian Barren Strawberry, Small-petaled Barren Strawberry
Geum donianum*
Geum donianum*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Beardtongue: Eastern Gray Beardtongue
Penstemon canescens
Penstemon canescens
(Native) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Beardtongue: Foxglove Beardtongue, Tall White Beardtongue, Mississippi Penstemon, Smooth White Beardtongue, Talus slope Beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis*
Penstemon digitalis*
(Native) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Beautyberry: American Beautyberry, French Mulberry
Callicarpa americana*
Callicarpa americana*
(Native) Family: Verbenaceae - Verbena family
Beechdrops: Beechdrops, Cancer Drops, Clapwort, Virginia Broomrape
Epifagus virginiana*
Epifagus virginiana*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Beggarticks: Spanish Needles, Spanish Needles Beggars Ticks
Bidens bipinnata*
Bidens bipinnata*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Bellflower: Southern Harebell, Small Bonny Bellflower, Southern Bellflower, Southern Bluebell
Campanula divaricata*
Campanula divaricata*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Bellflower: Tall Bellflower, American Bellflower
Campanulastrum americanum*
Campanulastrum americanum*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Bellwort: Large-flowered Bellwort
Uvularia grandiflora*
Uvularia grandiflora*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Bellwort: Perfoliate Bellwort, Merry Bells
Uvularia perfoliata*
Uvularia perfoliata*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Bellwort: Sessileleaf Bellwort, Wild Oats
Uvularia sessilifolia
Uvularia sessilifolia
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Bellwort: Mountain Bellwort, Carolina Bellwort, Appalachian Bellwort, Coastal Bellwort
Uvularia puberula*
Uvularia puberula*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Bergamot, Beebalm: Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa*
Monarda fistulosa*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Bergamot, Beebalm: White Bergamot, Basil Bee Balm
Monarda clinopodia*
Monarda clinopodia*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Bergamot, Beebalm: Crimson Bee Balm, Scarlet Bergamot, Scarlet Beebalm, Oswego Tea
Monarda didyma*
Monarda didyma*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Bittercress: Cutleaf Toothwort
Cardamine concatenata*
Cardamine concatenata*
(Native) Family: Brassicaceae - Mustard family
Bittercress: Slender Toothwort
Cardamine angustata
Cardamine angustata
(Native) Family: Brassicaceae - Mustard family
Bittercress: Hairy Bittercress, Hoary Bittercress, Lamb's Cress, Spring Cress, Flickweed
Cardamine hirsuta*
Cardamine hirsuta*
(Introduced) Family: Brassicaceae - Mustard family
Blackberry: Sawtooth Blackberry, Southern Blackberry, Highbush Blackberry
Rubus argutus
Rubus argutus
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Blackberry: Northern Dewberry, Common Dewberry
Rubus flagellaris*
Rubus flagellaris*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Blackberry: Purple-flowering Raspberry, Thimbleberry
Rubus odoratus*
Rubus odoratus*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Bladdernut: American Bladdernut
Staphylea trifolia*
Staphylea trifolia*
(Native) Family: Staphyleaceae - Bladdernut family
Bleeding Heart: Wild Bleeding Heart, Eastern Bleeding Heart, Turkey Corn
Dicentra eximia*
Dicentra eximia*
(Native) Family: Fumariaceae - Fumitory family
Bloodroot: Bloodroot, Red Indian Paint, Red Puccoon
Sanguinaria canadensis*
Sanguinaria canadensis*
(Native) Family: Papaveraceae - Poppy family
Blue-eyed Grass: Blue-eyed Grass, Stout Blue-eyed Grass, Narrowleaf Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
(Native) Family: Iridaceae - Iris family
Bluebead: Blue-bead Lily, Yellow Corn Lily, Yellow Clintonia
Clintonia borealis
Clintonia borealis
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Bluebead: White Clintonia, Clinton's Lily, Speckled Woodlily
Clintonia umbellulata*
Clintonia umbellulata*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Bluets: Quaker Ladies, Azure Bluet, Bluets
Houstonia caerulea
Houstonia caerulea
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Bluets: Tiny Bluet, Small Bluet, Least Bluet
Houstonia pusilla
Houstonia pusilla
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Bluets: Venus' Pride, Large Bluet, Large Houstonia, Summer Bluet, Purple Bluet
Houstonia purpurea*
Houstonia purpurea*
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Bluets: Creeping Bluet, Mountain Bluet, Thymeleaf Bluet, Appalachian Bluet, Michaux's Bluets
Houstonia serpyllifolia*
Houstonia serpyllifolia*
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Broomrape: One-flowered Broomrape ; One-flowered Cancer Root, Ghostpipe, Naked Broomrape
Orobanche uniflora*
Orobanche uniflora*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Buckeye: Yellow Buckeye, Sweet Buckeye, Yellow Horsechestnut, Common Buckeye
Aesculus flava*
Aesculus flava*
(Native) Family: Hippocastanaceae - Horse-Chestnut Family
Bugbane: Black Cohosh, Black Bugbane, Black Baneberry, Black Snakeroot, Fairy Candle
Cimicifuga racemosa*
Cimicifuga racemosa*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Bugbane: Tassel Rue, False Bugbane, Carolina Bugbane
Trautvetteria caroliniensis*
Trautvetteria caroliniensis*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Bur Cucumber: Bur Cucumber, Oneseed Bur Cucumber; Star Cucumber
Sicyos angulatus*
Sicyos angulatus*
(Native) Family: Cucurbitaceae - Cucumber family
Buttercup: Bulbous Buttercup
Ranunculus bulbosus
Ranunculus bulbosus
(Introduced) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Buttercup: Littleleaf Buttercup, Littleleaf Crowfoot
Ranunculus abortivus*
Ranunculus abortivus*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Buttonbush: Buttonbush, Common Buttonbush, Button Ball, Riverbush, Honey-bells, Button Willow
Cephalanthus occidentalis*
Cephalanthus occidentalis*
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Buttonweed: Virginia Buttonweed, Large Buttonweed, Poor Joe
Diodia virginiana
Diodia virginiana
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Buttonweed: Rough Buttonweed, Poor Joe
Diodia teres
Diodia teres
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Catchfly: Fire Pink, Scarlet Catchfly
Silene virginica*
Silene virginica*
(Native) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Catchfly: Starry Campion, Widow's Frill
Silene stellata*
Silene stellata*
(Native) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Ceanothus: New Jersey Tea, Wild Snowball, Mountain Sweet, Redroot
Ceanothus americanus*
Ceanothus americanus*
(Native) Family: Rhamnaceae - Buckthorn family
Chicory: Chicory
Cichorium intybus
Cichorium intybus
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Cinquefoil : Dwarf Cinquefoil
Potentilla canadensis*
Potentilla canadensis*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Cinquefoil: Common Cinquefoil, Decumbent Five-finger, Old Field Cinquefoil
Potentilla simplex*
Potentilla simplex*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Clover: White Clover
Trifolium repens
Trifolium repens
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Clover: Red Clover, Cowgrass
Trifolium pratense
Trifolium pratense
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Clover: Low-Hop Clover, Field Clover, Large Hop Clover, Hop Trefoil
Trifolium campestre*
Trifolium campestre*
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Cohosh: Blue Cohosh
Caulophyllum thalictroides*
Caulophyllum thalictroides*
(Native) Family: Berberidaceae - Barberry family
Columbine: Eastern Red Columbine, Wild Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis*
Aquilegia canadensis*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Coneflower: Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta*
Rudbeckia hirta*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Coneflower: Orange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida*
Rudbeckia fulgida*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Coneflower: Green-headed Coneflower, Cutleaf Coneflower, Golden Glow
Rudbeckia laciniata*
Rudbeckia laciniata*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Coneflower: Browneyed Susan, Thin-leaf Coneflower, Three-lobed Coneflower
Rudbeckia triloba*
Rudbeckia triloba*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Cow Parsnip: American Cow Parsnip, Masterwort, American Hogweed, Common Cowparsnip
Heracleum maximum*
Heracleum maximum*
(Native) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Cow-Wheat: Cow Wheat, Narrowleaf Cow-Wheat, Appalachian Cow-Wheat
Melampyrum lineare*
Melampyrum lineare*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Cowbane: Stiff Cowbane, Pig-potato, Common Water-Dropwort
Oxypolis rigidior*
Oxypolis rigidior*
(Native) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Crippled Cranefly: Tipularia, Cranefly Orchid, Crippled Cranefly Orchid
Tipularia discolor*
Tipularia discolor*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Crossvine: Cross Vine, Trumpet Flower, Crossvine, Quarter Vine
Bignonia capreolata*
Bignonia capreolata*
(Native) Family: Bignoniaceae - Bignonia family
Crownbeard: Yellow Crownbeard
Verbesina occidentalis*
Verbesina occidentalis*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Crownbeard: Wingstem, Yellow Ironweed
Verbesina alternifolia*
Verbesina alternifolia*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Crownbeard: White Crownbeard, Frostweed, Iceplant, Virginia crownbeard
Verbesina virginica*
Verbesina virginica*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Cymophyllus: Fraser's Sedge, Fraser's Cymophyllus
Cymophyllus fraserianus*
Cymophyllus fraserianus*
(Native) Family: Cyperaceae - Sedge family
Dandelion: Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Taraxacum officinale
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Dayflower: Asiatic Dayflower, Mouse Ears, Dew Herb
Commelina communis
Commelina communis
(Introduced) Family: Commelinaceae - Spiderwort family
Dayflower: Virginia Dayflower
Commelina virginica*
Commelina virginica*
(Native) Family: Commelinaceae - Spiderwort family
Daylily: Common Daylily, Tawny Daylily, Orange Daylily
Hemerocallis fulva*
Hemerocallis fulva*
(Introduced) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Deadnettle: Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle, Purple Archangel
Lamium purpureum*
Lamium purpureum*
(Introduced) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Dodder: Dodder Vine, Scaldweed
Cuscuta gronovii
Cuscuta gronovii
(Native) Family: Cuscutaceae - Dodder family
Dog Hobble: Highland Dog Hobble, Drooping Leucothoe, Fetterbush, Doghobble
Leucothoe fontanesiana*
Leucothoe fontanesiana*
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Dogwood: Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida*
Cornus florida*
(Native) Family: Cornaceae - Dogwood family
Dutchman's Breeches: Dutchman's Breeches
Dicentra cucullaria*
Dicentra cucullaria*
(Native) Family: Fumariaceae - Fumitory family
Dwarf Dandelion: Two-flower Cynthia, Twoflower Dwarfdandelion, Orange Dwarf-dandelion
Krigia biflora*
Krigia biflora*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Elderberry: Common Elderberry, American Elderberry, American Black Elderberry
Sambucus nigra ssp canadensis*
Sambucus nigra ssp canadensis*
(Native) Family: Adoxaceae - Muskroot Family
Elderberry: Red Elderberry, Red Elder, Rocky Mountain Elder, Scarlet Elderberry
Sambucus racemosa*
Sambucus racemosa*
(Native) Family: Adoxaceae - Muskroot Family
Elephant's Foot: Carolina Elephant's foot, Leafy Elephantfoot
Elephantopus carolinianus*
Elephantopus carolinianus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Evening Primrose: Common Evening Primrose, Evening Star, Sun Drop
Oenothera biennis*
Oenothera biennis*
(Native) Family: Onagraceae - Evening Primrose family
Fairybells: Yellow Fairybells, Yellow Mandarin
Prosartes lanuginosa*
Prosartes lanuginosa*
(Native) Family: Colchicaceae - Meadow Saffron Family
Fairybells: Nodding Mandarin, Spotted Mandarin, Spotted Fairybells
Prosartes maculata*
Prosartes maculata*
(Native) Family: Colchicaceae - Meadow Saffron Family
Fairywand: Fairy Wand, Devil's Bit, False Unicorn Root, Blazing Star, Grubroot, Squirrel Tail, Rattlesnake-root
Chamaelirium luteum*
Chamaelirium luteum*
(Native) Family: Melanthiaceae - False-Hellebore Family
False Foxglove: Slender Gerardia, Slenderleaf False Foxglove
Agalinis tenuifolia*
Agalinis tenuifolia*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
False garlic: False Garlic, Crowpoison
Nothoscordum bivalve*
Nothoscordum bivalve*
(Native) Family: Amaryllidaceae - Amaryllis family
False Indigo: Indigobush, False Indigo Bush, Desert False Indigo, Tall Indigo-bush
Amorpha fruticosa*
Amorpha fruticosa*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Fawnlily: Trout Lily, Yellow Dogtooth Violet, Yellow Adder's Tongue, Yellow Trout-Lily
Erythronium americanum*
Erythronium americanum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Fawnlily: Dimpled Trout Lily, Dimpled Dogtooth Violet, Southern Appalachian Trout Lily
Erythronium umbilicatum*
Erythronium umbilicatum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Feverfew: Wild Quinine, American Fever-few
Parthenium integrifolium*
Parthenium integrifolium*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Flatsedge: False Nutsedge, Strawcolored Flatsedge, Strawcolor Nutgrass
Cyperus strigosus*
Cyperus strigosus*
(Native) Family: Cyperaceae - Sedge family
Fleabane: Eastern daisy fleabane
Erigeron annuus*
Erigeron annuus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fleabane: Philadelphia Fleabane
Erigeron philadelphicus*
Erigeron philadelphicus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fleabane: Prairie Fleabane, Lesser Daisy Fleabane
Erigeron strigosus*
Erigeron strigosus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fleabane: Robin's Plantain
Erigeron pulchellus*
Erigeron pulchellus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fly Poison: Fly Poison, Stagger Grass
Amianthium muscitoxicum*
Amianthium muscitoxicum*
(Native) Family: Melanthiaceae - False-Hellebore Family
Foamflower : Heartleaf Foamflower, False Miterwort, Coalwort, Coolwort, False Bitterroot
Tiarella cordifolia *
Tiarella cordifolia *
(Native) Family: Saxifragaceae - Saxifrage family
Fringed Orchid: Yellow Fringed Orchid, Orange Fringed Orchid
Platanthera ciliaris*
Platanthera ciliaris*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Fringed Orchid: Small Purple Fringed Orchid, Lesser Purple Fringed Orchid, Lesser Purple Fringed Bog-orchid
Platanthera psycodes*
Platanthera psycodes*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Fringed Orchid: Small Green Wood Orchid, Club-Spur Orchid, Green Rein Orchid, Wood Orchid, Small Woodland Orchid
Platanthera clavellata*
Platanthera clavellata*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Fringetree: Fringe-tree, White Fringetree, Old Man's Beard, Grancy graybeard
Chionanthus virginicus*
Chionanthus virginicus*
(Native) Family: Oleaceae - Olive family
Galax: Beetleweed, Galax, Wandplant, Wandflower, Coltsfoot
Galax urceolata*
Galax urceolata*
(Native) Family: Diapensiaceae - Diapensia family
Gentian: Soapwort Gentian, Harvestbells
Gentiana saponaria
Gentiana saponaria
(Native) Family: Gentianaceae - Gentian family
Gentian: Pale Gentian, Striped Gentian, Sampsons Snakeroot
Gentiana villosa*
Gentiana villosa*
(Native) Family: Gentianaceae - Gentian family
Geranium: Wild Geranium, Spotted geranium, Cranesbill
Geranium maculatum*
Geranium maculatum*
(Native) Family: Geraniaceae - Geranium family
Geranium: Carolina Geranium, Carolina Cranesbill
Geranium carolinianum*
Geranium carolinianum*
(Native) Family: Geraniaceae - Geranium family
Germander: American Germander, Wood Sage, Canada Germander
Teucrium canadense*
Teucrium canadense*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Ginseng: Dwarf Ginseng, Ground Nut
Panax trifolius*
Panax trifolius*
(Native) Family: Araliaceae - Ginseng family
Glechoma: Ground Ivy, Gill-over-the-ground, Haymaids, Creeping Charlie
Glechoma hederacea
Glechoma hederacea
(Introduced) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Goat's beard: Appalachian False Goat's Beard, False Goatsbeard,
Astilbe biternata
Astilbe biternata
(Native) Family: Saxifragaceae - Saxifrage family
Goatsbeard: Goatsbeard, Eastern Goatsbeard, Bride's Feathers
Aruncus dioicus*
Aruncus dioicus*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Goldenaster: Maryland Golden Aster
Chrysopsis mariana*
Chrysopsis mariana*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Goldenbanner: Appalachian Goldenbanner, Downy Bush-pea, Allegheny Mountain Golden Banner, Piedmont Bush Pea, Soft-haired Thermopsis
Thermopsis mollis*
Thermopsis mollis*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Goldenrod: Zigzag Goldenrod, Broadleaf Goldenrod
Solidago flexicaulis*
Solidago flexicaulis*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Goldenrod: Tall Goldenrod, Late Goldenrod, Canada Goldenrod
Solidago altissima*
Solidago altissima*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Goldenrod: Curtis' Goldenrod, Mountain Decumbent Goldenrod
Solidago curtisii*
Solidago curtisii*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Goldenseal: Goldenseal, Orangeroot
Hydrastis canadensis*
Hydrastis canadensis*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Green Violet: Green Violet, Eastern Greenviolet
Hybanthus concolor*
Hybanthus concolor*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Greenbrier: Smooth Carrionflower, Jacob's Ladder, Common Carrion-flower
Smilax herbacea*
Smilax herbacea*
(Native) Family: Smilacaceae - Greenbrier family
Groundcherry: Virginia Groundcherry, Ground Cherry, Lanceleaf Groundcherry, Hog Plum, Husk Tomato
Physalis virginiana*
Physalis virginiana*
(Native) Family: Solanaceae - Potato family
Groundnut: Groundnut, Potato Bean, Indian Potato, Virginia Potato, Wild Bean, Wild Sweet Potato
Apios americana*
Apios americana*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Hawkweed: Rattlesnake Weed, Rattlesnake Hawkweed, Veiny Hawkweed
Hieracium venosum*
Hieracium venosum*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Heartleaf: Largeflower Heartleaf, Shuttleworth's Ginger
Hexastylis shuttleworthii*
Hexastylis shuttleworthii*
(Native) Family: Aristolochiaceae - Birthwort family
Heartleaf: Little Brown Jug, Arrowleaf Ginger
Hexastylis arifolia*
Hexastylis arifolia*
(Native) Family: Aristolochiaceae - Birthwort family
Hoarypea: Goat's Rue, Virginia Tephrosia, Catgut, Hoary-pea, Rabbit-pea
Tephrosia virginiana*
Tephrosia virginiana*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Hogpeanut: American Hogpeanut
Amphicarpaea bracteata*
Amphicarpaea bracteata*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Honeysuckle: Trumpet Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens*
Lonicera sempervirens*
(Native) Family: Caprifoliaceae - Honeysuckle family
Honeysuckle: Japanese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica*
Lonicera japonica*
(Introduced) Family: Caprifoliaceae - Honeysuckle family
Hound's tongue: Wild Comfrey, Wild Hound's-tongue, Blue Houndstongue
Cynoglossum virginianum*
Cynoglossum virginianum*
(Native) Family: Boraginaceae - Borage family
Hydrangea: Wild Hydrangea, Sevenbark
Hydrangea arborescens*
Hydrangea arborescens*
(Native) Family: Hydrangeaceae - Hydrangea family
Indian Cucumber Root: Indian Cucumber Root
Medeola virginiana*
Medeola virginiana*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Indian Paintbrush: Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Paintbrush, Painted Cup, Prairie Fire
Castilleja coccinea*
Castilleja coccinea*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Indian Pipe: Indian Pipe, Ghost Flower, Ghost Plant
Monotropa uniflora*
Monotropa uniflora*
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Indian Plantain: Great Indian Plantain
Arnoglossum reniforme*
Arnoglossum reniforme*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Indian Strawberry: Indian Strawberry, India Mockstrawberry
Duchesnea indica*
Duchesnea indica*
(Introduced) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Iris : Crested Dwarf Iris
Iris cristata*
Iris cristata*
(Native) Family: Iridaceae - Iris family
Iris: Dwarf Violet Iris, Vernal Iris, Spring Iris, Upland Dwarf Iris
Iris verna*
Iris verna*
(Native) Family: Iridaceae - Iris family
Iris: Yellow Flag Iris, Paleyellow Iris, Yellow Iris, Water Flag
Iris pseudacorus*
Iris pseudacorus*
(Introduced) Family: Iridaceae - Iris family
Ironweed: Tall Ironweed, Giant Ironweed, Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea*
Vernonia gigantea*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Indian Turnip: Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Indian Turnip, Jack in the Pulpit,
Arisaema triphyllum*
Arisaema triphyllum*
(Native) Family: Araceae - Arum family
Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Indian Turnip: Green Dragon, Dragonroot
Arisaema dracontium*
Arisaema dracontium*
(Native) Family: Araceae - Arum family
Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Indian Turnip: Prester John, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Preacher John, Southern Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Five-leaved Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema quinatum*
Arisaema quinatum*
(Native) Family: Araceae - Arum family
Jimsonweed: Jimsonweed, Jamestown Weed, Mad Apple, Moon Flower, Stinkwort, Thorn Apple, Devil's Trumpet
Datura stramonium*
Datura stramonium*
(Introduced) Family: Solanaceae - Potato family
Joe Pye Weed: Spotted Joe Pye Weed, Purple Boneset, Spotted Trumpetweed
Eutrochium maculatum*
Eutrochium maculatum*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Joe Pye Weed: Appalachian Joe Pye Weed, Steele's Eupatorium, Steele's Joe Pye Weed
Eutrochium steelei*
Eutrochium steelei*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Kudzu: Kudzu, Vine-that-ate-the-South
Pueraria montana*
Pueraria montana*
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Ladies Tresses: Ladies' Tresses, Northern Slender Lady's Tresses, Southern Slender Ladies' Tresses
Spiranthes lacera*
Spiranthes lacera*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Ladyslipper: Pink Ladyslipper, Moccasin Flower
Cypripedium acaule*
Cypripedium acaule*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Ladyslipper: Yellow Ladyslipper, Lesser Yellow Lady's Slipper, Greater Yellow Lady's Slipper, Small Flowered Yellow Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium parviflorum*
Cypripedium parviflorum*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Larkspur: Dwarf Larkspur, Spring Larkspur
Delphinium tricorne*
Delphinium tricorne*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Laurel: Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Kalmia latifolia
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Laurel: Mountain Myrtle, Sand Myrtle
Kalmia buxifolia
Kalmia buxifolia
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Leafcup: Whiteflower Leafcup, White Bear's Foot, Smallflower Leafcup
Polymnia canadensis*
Polymnia canadensis*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Leafcup: Hairy Leafcup, Bear's Foot, Yellow Leafcup, Uvedalia
Smallanthus uvedalius*
Smallanthus uvedalius*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Leather Flower: Leather Vasevine, Leather Flower, Vasevine
Clematis viorna*
Clematis viorna*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Leather Flower: Virgin's Bower, Devil's Darning Needles, Old Man's Beard
Clematis virginiana*
Clematis virginiana*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Lespedeza: Sericea Lespedeza
Lespedeza cuneata
Lespedeza cuneata
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Lettuce: Wild Lettuce, Canada Lettuce
Lactuca canadensis*
Lactuca canadensis*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Lettuce: Woodland Lettuce, Florida Blue Lettuce, False Lettuce
Lactuca floridana
Lactuca floridana
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Lettuce: Prickly Lettuce, China Lettuce
Lactuca serriola*
Lactuca serriola*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Lily: Wood Lily, Mountain Lily
Lilium philadelphicum*
Lilium philadelphicum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Lily: Turk's Cap Lily, Turban Lily, Lily Royal, Swamp Lily, American Tiger Lily
Lilium superbum*
Lilium superbum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Lily of the Valley: American Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majuscula*
Convallaria majuscula*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Lionsheart: Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead, Obedience
Physostegia virginiana*
Physostegia virginiana*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Lobelia: Downy Lobelia
Lobelia puberula*
Lobelia puberula*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Lobelia: Cardinal Flower, Scarlet Lobelia
Lobelia cardinalis*
Lobelia cardinalis*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Lobelia: Inflated Lobelia, Indian Tobacco
Lobelia inflata*
Lobelia inflata*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Lobelia: Great Blue Lobelia, Blue Cardinal Flower
Lobelia siphilitica*
Lobelia siphilitica*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Lobelia: Palespike Lobelia, Pale Spiked Lobelia
Lobelia spicata*
Lobelia spicata*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Lousewort: Wood Betony; Canadian Lousewort
Pedicularis canadensis
Pedicularis canadensis
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Maple: Red Maple, Swamp Maple, Soft Maple
Acer rubrum
Acer rubrum
(Native) Family: Aceraceae - Maple family
Mayapple: Mayapple
Podophyllum peltatum*
Podophyllum peltatum*
(Native) Family: Berberidaceae - Barberry family
Mayflower: False Solomon's Seal, Feathery False Lily of the Valley, Solomon's Plume
Maianthemum racemosum*
Maianthemum racemosum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Mazus: Japanese Mazus
Mazus pumilus*
Mazus pumilus*
(Introduced) Family: Phrymaceae - Lopseed Family
Meadow Beauty: Maryland Meadow Beauty, Pale Meadow Beauty
Rhexia mariana
Rhexia mariana
(Native) Family: Melastomataceae - Melastome family
Meadow Parsnip: Hairyjoint Meadow Parsnip
Thaspium barbinode*
Thaspium barbinode*
(Native) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Meadow Parsnip: Smooth Meadow Parsnip, Woodland Meadow Parsnip, Yellow Meadow Parsnip, Purple Meadow Parsnip
Thaspium trifoliatum*
Thaspium trifoliatum*
(Native) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Meadow-rue: Rue Anemone, Anemone Meadow-rue
Thalictrum thalictroides*
Thalictrum thalictroides*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Meadow-rue: Skunk Meadow Rue, Waxyleaf Meadowrue, Purple Meadow-rue
Thalictrum revolutum*
Thalictrum revolutum*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Melothria: Creeping Cucumber, Guadeloupe Cucumber, Squirting Cucumber
Melothria pendula*
Melothria pendula*
(Native) Family: Cucurbitaceae - Cucumber family
Milkvetch: Canada Milkvetch, Little Rattlepod
Astragalus canadensis*
Astragalus canadensis*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Milkweed : Fourleaf Milkweed
Asclepias quadrifolia*
Asclepias quadrifolia*
(Native) Family: Apocynaceae - Dogbane family
Milkweed: Whorled Milkweed
Asclepias verticillata*
Asclepias verticillata*
(Native) Family: Apocynaceae - Dogbane family
Milkweed: Butterfly Milkweed, Butterfly Weed, Pleurisy Root, Orange Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa*
Asclepias tuberosa*
(Native) Family: Apocynaceae - Dogbane family
Milkweed: White Milkweed, Redring Milkweed, Variegated Milkweed
Asclepias variegata*
Asclepias variegata*
(Native) Family: Apocynaceae - Dogbane family
Mimosa: Silk Tree, Mimosa
Albizia julibrissin
Albizia julibrissin
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Mimosa: Sensitive Briar, Littleleaf Sensitive-briar
Mimosa microphylla *
Mimosa microphylla *
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Mistflower: Blue Mistflower, Wild Ageratum, Mistflower
Conoclinium coelestinum*
Conoclinium coelestinum*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Miterwort: Miterwort, Bishop's Cap
Mitella diphylla
Mitella diphylla
(Native) Family: Saxifragaceae - Saxifrage family
Monkeyflower: Sharpwing Monkey Flower, Winged Monkeyflower
Mimulus alatus*
Mimulus alatus*
(Native) Family: Phrymaceae - Lopseed Family
Morning Glory: Wild Potato Vine, Man of the Earth, Wild Sweet Potato, Bigroot Morning Glory
Ipomoea pandurata*
Ipomoea pandurata*
(Native) Family: Convolvulaceae - Morning-glory family
Morning Glory: Small Red Morning Glory, Redstar, Starflower, Scarlet Morningglory
Ipomoea coccinea
Ipomoea coccinea
(Introduced) Family: Convolvulaceae - Morning-glory family
Morning Glory: Small White Morning Glory, Whitestar, Pitted Morningglory
Ipomoea lacunosa*
Ipomoea lacunosa*
(Native) Family: Convolvulaceae - Morning-glory family
Mountain Mint: Hoary Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum incanum*
Pycnanthemum incanum*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Mullein: Common Mullein, Great Mullein, Cowboy Toilet Paper, Flannel-plant
Verbascum thapsus*
Verbascum thapsus*
(Introduced) Family: Scrophulariaceae - Figwort family
Mullein: Moth Mullein
Verbascum blattaria
Verbascum blattaria
(Introduced) Family: Scrophulariaceae - Figwort family
Nightshade: Carolina Horse Nettle, Bull Nettle, Devil's Tomato
Solanum carolinense
Solanum carolinense
(Native) Family: Solanaceae - Potato family
Nightshade: Climbing Nightshade, Bittersweet Nightshade, Woody Nightshade, European Bittersweet, Fellenwort, Blue Nightshade
Solanum dulcamara*
Solanum dulcamara*
(Introduced) Family: Solanaceae - Potato family
Noddingcaps: Three Bird Orchid, Threebirds, Nodding Pogonia, Nodding Ettercap
Triphora trianthophoros*
Triphora trianthophoros*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Onion: Wild Garlic, Meadow Garlic
Allium canadense
Allium canadense
(Native) Family: Amaryllidaceae - Amaryllis family
Partridge Pea: Sensitive Partridge Pea, Wild Sensitive Plant, Sensitive Pea
Chamaecrista nictitans*
Chamaecrista nictitans*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Partridgeberry: Partridgeberry, Partridge Berry, Sqaw Vine, Eyeberry
Mitchella repens*
Mitchella repens*
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Passion Flower: Purple Passionflower, Maypop
Passiflora incarnata*
Passiflora incarnata*
(Native) Family: Passifloraceae - Passion-flower family
Pencilflower: Pencil Flower, Endbeak Pencilflower, Sidebeak Pencilflower
Stylosanthes biflora*
Stylosanthes biflora*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Pennywort: Pennywort, Virginia Pennywort
Obolaria virginica
Obolaria virginica
(Native) Family: Gentianaceae - Gentian family
Perilla, Beefsteak Plant: Beefsteak Plant, Beefsteak Mint, Perilla Mint
Perilla frutescens*
Perilla frutescens*
(Introduced) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Periwinkle: Small Periwinkle, Common Periwinkle, Dwarf Periwinkle, Lesser Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle
Vinca minor*
Vinca minor*
(Introduced) Family: Apocynaceae - Dogbane family
Phacelia: Purple Phacelia, Fernleaf Phacelia
Phacelia bipinnatifida*
Phacelia bipinnatifida*
(Native) Family: Hydrophyllaceae - Waterleaf family
Phacelia: Miami Mist, Purple Scorpionweed
Phacelia purshii*
Phacelia purshii*
(Native) Family: Hydrophyllaceae - Waterleaf family
Phacelia: Fringed Phacelia, White Fringed Phacelia, Fringed Scorpion-Weed, Blue Ridge Phacelia, Mountain Phacelia
Phacelia fimbriata*
Phacelia fimbriata*
(Native) Family: Hydrophyllaceae - Waterleaf family
Phacelia: Glade Phacelia, Smallflower Phacelia, Appalachian Phacelia, Central Basin Phacelia, Small-flowered Scorpionweed
Phacelia dubia*
Phacelia dubia*
(Native) Family: Hydrophyllaceae - Waterleaf family
Phlox: Fall Phlox; Garden phlox
Phlox paniculata
Phlox paniculata
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Phlox: Hairy Phlox, Chalice Phlox
Phlox amoena*
Phlox amoena*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Phlox: Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox, Sweet William, Louisiana Phlox
Phlox divaricata*
Phlox divaricata*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Phlox: Smooth Phlox, Marsh Phlox
Phlox glaberrima*
Phlox glaberrima*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Phlox: Carolina Phlox, Summer Phlox, Thickleaf Phlox, Giant Phlox
Phlox carolina*
Phlox carolina*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Pigeonwings: Butterfly Pea, Atlantic pigeonwings
Clitoria mariana*
Clitoria mariana*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Pink: Deptford Pink, Mountain Pink
Dianthus armeria*
Dianthus armeria*
(Introduced) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Pinkroot: Indian Pink, Woodland Pinkroot, Worm grass
Spigelia marilandica*
Spigelia marilandica*
(Native) Family: Loganiaceae - Logania family
Pipsissewa: Spotted Wintergreen, Pipsissewa, Striped Wintergreen, Striped Prince's Pine, Striped Prince's Plume, Dragon's Tongue
Chimaphila maculata*
Chimaphila maculata*
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Plum: American Plum, Wild Plum
Prunus americana*
Prunus americana*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Plumeless Thistle: Bristle Thistle, Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle, Nodding Plumeless Thistle
Carduus nutans*
Carduus nutans*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Poison Oak: Eastern Poison Ivy
Toxicodendron radicans*
Toxicodendron radicans*
(Native) Family: Anacardiaceae - Cashew or Sumac family
Pokeweed: American Pokeweed, Pokeberry, Inkberry, Poke Sallet
Phytolacca americana*
Phytolacca americana*
(Native) Family: Phytolaccaceae - Pokeweed family
Porteranthus: Bowman's Root, False Ipecac, Fawn's Breath, Dropwort, Indian Hippo
Porteranthus trifoliatus*
Porteranthus trifoliatus*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Primrose-willow: Seedbox, Smooth Seedbox, Bushy Seedbox, Rattle-box, Square-pod Water-primrose
Ludwigia alternifolia*
Ludwigia alternifolia*
(Native) Family: Onagraceae - Evening Primrose family
Purple Coneflower: Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea*
Echinacea purpurea*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Pussytoes: Solitary Pussytoes, Singlehead Pussytoes
Antennaria solitaria*
Antennaria solitaria*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Pussytoes: Plantain-leaf Pussytoes, Woman's Tobacco
Antennaria plantaginifolia*
Antennaria plantaginifolia*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Pygmypipes: Sweet Pinesap, Pygmy Pipes, Carolina beechdrops, Appalachian Pygmy Pipes
Monotropsis odorata*
Monotropsis odorata*
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Queen Anne's Lace: Queen Anne's Lace, Wild Carrot
Daucus carota*
Daucus carota*
(Introduced) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Ragweed: Great Ragweed, Buffalo Weed, Horseweed, Giant Ragweed, Tall Ambrosia
Ambrosia trifida*
Ambrosia trifida*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Ragweed: Common Ragweed, Annual Ragweed, Small Ragweed, Roman Wormwood
Ambrosia artemisiifolia*
Ambrosia artemisiifolia*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Ragwort: Small's Ragwort, Appalachian Ragwort, Southern Ragwort, Plain Ragwort
Packera anonyma*
Packera anonyma*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Rattlesnake Plantain: Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, Downy Rattlesnake Orchid, Adder's Violet, Net-leaf Plantain
Goodyera pubescens*
Goodyera pubescens*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Rattlesnakeroot: Cankerweed, Lion's Foot, Snakeweed, Earthgall, Butterweed
Prenanthes serpentaria*
Prenanthes serpentaria*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Redbud: Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis*
Cercis canadensis*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Rhododendron: Flame Azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
Rhododendron calendulaceum
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Rhododendron: Catawba Rhododendron, Mountain Rosebay,Purple Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
Rhododendron catawbiense
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Rhododendron: Rosebay Rhododendron, Great Laurel, White Laurel
Rhododendron maximum
Rhododendron maximum
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Rhododendron: Pink Azalea; Pinxter Flower
Rhododendron periclymenoides*
Rhododendron periclymenoides*
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Rockcress: Smooth Rockcress, Common Smooth Rock Cress
Boechera laevigata*
Boechera laevigata*
(Native) Family: Brassicaceae - Mustard family
Rose : Multiflora Rose
Rosa multiflora*
Rosa multiflora*
(Introduced) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Rose: Swamp Rose, Marsh Rose
Rosa palustris*
Rosa palustris*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Rose: Prairie Rose, Climbing Rose, Climbing Prairie Rose, Climbing Wild Rose, Illinois Rose, Michigan Rose
Rosa setigera*
Rosa setigera*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Rose Gentian: Rose Pink, Bitterbloom, Square-stemmed Sabbatia, Rose Gentian
Sabatia angularis*
Sabatia angularis*
(Native) Family: Gentianaceae - Gentian family
Rosemallow: Swamp Rose Mallow, Crimsoneyed Rosemallow, Marshmallow, Woolly Rose Mallow, Hairy-fruited Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos*
Hibiscus moscheutos*
(Native) Family: Malvaceae - Mallow family
Rugelia: Rugelia, Rugel's Indian Plantain, Rugel's Ragwort, Winter Well
Rugelia nudicaulis*
Rugelia nudicaulis*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sage: Lyreleaf Sage
Salvia lyrata*
Salvia lyrata*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Saxifrage (Alpine Saxifrage): Michaux's Saxifrage, Mountain Saxifrage
Micranthes petiolaris*
Micranthes petiolaris*
(Native) Family: Saxifragaceae - Saxifrage family
Saxifrage (Alpine Saxifrage): Early Saxifrage, Virginia Saxifrage, Everlasting, Lungwort, Sweet Wilson
Micranthes virginiensis*
Micranthes virginiensis*
(Native) Family: Saxifragaceae - Saxifrage family
Saxifrage (Alpine Saxifrage): Brook Lettuce, Mountain Lettuce, Branch Lettuce, Lettuceleaf Saxifrage, Deer Tongue
Micranthes micranthidifolia*
Micranthes micranthidifolia*
(Native) Family: Saxifragaceae - Saxifrage family
Selfheal: Heal-All, Common Selfheal
Prunella vulgaris*
Prunella vulgaris*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Senna: Southern Wild Senna
Senna marilandica*
Senna marilandica*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Senna: Sicklepod, Sicklepod Senna, Java Bean, Blunt-leaf Senna, Chinese Senna, Arsenic Weed
Senna obtusifolia*
Senna obtusifolia*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush: Allegheny Serviceberry, Smooth Serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis*
Amelanchier laevis*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Shooting Star: Shooting Star, Prairie Pointers, Eastern Shooting Star, Pride of Ohio, Roosterheads
Dodecatheon meadia*
Dodecatheon meadia*
(Native) Family: Primulaceae - Primrose family
Showy orchis, Galearis: Showy Orchis, Showy Orchid, Purple-hooded Orchid, Gay Orchid, Purple Orchis, Two-leaved orchis
Galearis spectabilis*
Galearis spectabilis*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Silverbell: Mountain Silverbell, Carolina Silverbell, 4-wing Silverbell
Halesia tetraptera*
Halesia tetraptera*
(Native) Family: Styracaceae - Storax family
Skullcap: Heartleaf skullcap
Scutellaria ovata*
Scutellaria ovata*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Skullcap: Helmet Flower, Hissopleaf Skullcap, Helmet Skullcap, Hyssop Skullcap
Scutellaria integrifolia*
Scutellaria integrifolia*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Skullcap: Hairy Skullcap
Scutellaria elliptica*
Scutellaria elliptica*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Smartweed: Dotted Smartweed, Dotted Knotweed, Water Smartweed
Persicaria punctata*
Persicaria punctata*
(Native) Family: Polygonaceae - Buckwheat family
Sneezeweed: Autumn Sneezeweed, Common Sneezeweed, False Sunflower, Staggerwort, Yellow Star
Helenium autumnale*
Helenium autumnale*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Snowberry, Wintergreen: Eastern Teaberry, American Wintergreen, Checkerberry
Gaultheria procumbens*
Gaultheria procumbens*
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Soapwort: Bouncing Bet, Common Soapwort, Crow Soap, Wild Sweet William, Soapweed
Saponaria officinalis*
Saponaria officinalis*
(Introduced) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Solomon's Seal : Smooth Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum biflorum*
Polygonatum biflorum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Spicebush: Northern Spicebush, Wild Allspice, Common Spicebush
Lindera benzoin*
Lindera benzoin*
(Native) Family: Lauraceae - Laurel family
Spiderwort: Zigzag Spiderwort, Wideleaf Spiderwort
Tradescantia subaspera*
Tradescantia subaspera*
(Native) Family: Commelinaceae - Spiderwort family
Spiderwort: Virginia Spiderwort
Tradescantia virginiana
Tradescantia virginiana
(Native) Family: Commelinaceae - Spiderwort family
Spindletree: Bursting Heart, Hearts-a-bustin', Strawberry Bush.
Euonymus americanus*
Euonymus americanus*
(Native) Family: Celastraceae - Bittersweet family
Spindletree: Burningbush, Eastern Wahoo, Spindle Tree, Indian Arrow-Wood
Euonymus atropurpureus*
Euonymus atropurpureus*
(Native) Family: Celastraceae - Bittersweet family
Spreading Pogonia: Upland Spreading Pogonia, Appalachian Small Spreading Pogonia, Small Spreading Pogonia, Small Rosebud Orchid, Funnel Crest
Cleistesiopsis bifaria*
Cleistesiopsis bifaria*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Spring Beauty: Carolina Spring Beauty, Wide-leaved Spring Beauty
Claytonia caroliniana*
Claytonia caroliniana*
(Native) Family: Portulacaceae - Purslane family
Spring Beauty: Virginia Spring Beauty, Narrow-leaved Spring Beauty
Claytonia virginica*
Claytonia virginica*
(Native) Family: Portulacaceae - Purslane family
Spurge: Cumberland Spurge, Mercury Spurge
Euphorbia mercurialina*
Euphorbia mercurialina*
(Native) Family: Euphorbiaceae - Spurge family
Spurge: Flowering Spurge, Blooming Spurge, Emetic Root
Euphorbia corollata*
Euphorbia corollata*
(Native) Family: Euphorbiaceae - Spurge family
Squawroot: Squawroot, Bear's Purge, Bear Corn
Conopholis americana*
Conopholis americana*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
St. John's Wort: Spotted St. Johnswort, Black Dotted St. Johnswort
Hypericum punctatum*
Hypericum punctatum*
(Native) Family: Hypericaceae - St. John's Wort Family
St. Johns Wort: Reclining St. Andrew's Cross, Multi-stem St. Andrew's-cross, Low St. John's-wort, Straggling St. John's-wort, Decumbent St. Andrew's Cross
Hypericum hypericoides ssp multicaule*
Hypericum hypericoides ssp multicaule*
(Native) Family: Hypericaceae - St. John's Wort Family
Star Grass: Yellow Star Grass, Common Goldstar
Hypoxis hirsuta*
Hypoxis hirsuta*
(Native) Family: Hypoxidaceae - African Potato family
Starwort : Star Chickweed
Stellaria pubera*
Stellaria pubera*
(Native) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Starwort: Common Chickweed
Stellaria media*
Stellaria media*
(Introduced) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Stonecrop: Woodland Stonecrop, Wild Stonecrop, Woods Stonecrop
Sedum ternatum
Sedum ternatum
(Native) Family: Crassulaceae - Stonecrop family
Strawberry: Virginia Strawberry, Wild Strawberry
Fragaria virginiana
Fragaria virginiana
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Sumac: Winged Sumac, Shining Sumac, Flameleaf Sumac, Dwarf Sumac, Eastern Winged Sumac
Rhus copallinum*
Rhus copallinum*
(Native) Family: Anacardiaceae - Cashew or Sumac family
Sumac: Smooth Sumac, Scarlet Sumac
Rhus glabra*
Rhus glabra*
(Native) Family: Anacardiaceae - Cashew or Sumac family
Sunflower: Swamp Sunflower, Narrow-leaf Sunflower
Helianthus angustifolius*
Helianthus angustifolius*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sunflower: Purpledisk sunflower, Appalachian sunflower
Helianthus atrorubens*
Helianthus atrorubens*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sunflower: Small Woodland Sunflower, Small-headed Sunflower
Helianthus microcephalus*
Helianthus microcephalus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sunflower: Thinleaf Sunflower, Ten-petal Sunflower, Forest Sunflower, Pale Sunflower
Helianthus decapetalus*
Helianthus decapetalus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sunflower: Dune Sunflower, Beach Sunflower, Cucumberleaf Sunflower, East Coast Dune Sunflower, Branching Sunflower
Helianthus debilis*
Helianthus debilis*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sunflower: Common Sunflower, Kansas Sunflower, Mirasol
Helianthus annuus*
Helianthus annuus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sweetroot: Longstyle Sweetroot, Sweet Anise, Aniseroot
Osmorhiza longistylis
Osmorhiza longistylis
(Native) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Sweetshrub: Eastern Sweetshrub, Sweet Shrub, Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Shrub, Sweet Bubby Bush
Calycanthus floridus
Calycanthus floridus
(Native) Family: Calycanthaceae - Strawberry-shrub family
Sweetspire: Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Willow, Tassel-white
Itea virginica*
Itea virginica*
(Native) Family: Grossulariaceae - Currant family
Thistle: Bull Thistle, Spear Thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Cirsium vulgare
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Thoroughwort: Late-Flowering Thoroughwort, Late-Flowering Boneset
Eupatorium serotinum*
Eupatorium serotinum*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Thoroughwort: Boneset, Common Boneset, Feverwort, Indian Sage, Wild Isaac
Eupatorium perfoliatum*
Eupatorium perfoliatum*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Thoroughwort: Roundleaf Thoroughwort, Common Roundleaf Eupatorium
Eupatorium rotundifolium*
Eupatorium rotundifolium*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Tickseed: Greater Tickseed, Whorled Leaf Coreopsis, Forest Tickseed
Coreopsis major*
Coreopsis major*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Ticktrefoil: Nakedflower Ticktrefoil, Naked-Flowered Tick Trefoil, Naked-stemmed Tick Clover
Desmodium nudiflorum*
Desmodium nudiflorum*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Ticktrefoil: Round-Leaved Tick Trefoil, Round-Leaved Trailing Tick-Trefoil, Prostrate Ticktrefoil, Dollarleaf
Desmodium rotundifolium*
Desmodium rotundifolium*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Touch-me-not : Jewelweed, Touch-me-not, Spotted jewelweed
Impatiens capensis*
Impatiens capensis*
(Native) Family: Balsaminaceae - Touch-me-not family
Touch-me-not: Pale Touch-me-not, Pale Snapweed
Impatiens pallida*
Impatiens pallida*
(Native) Family: Balsaminaceae - Touch-me-not family
Trailing Arbutus: Trailing Arbutus, Ground Laurel, Mayflower, Plymouth Mayflower
Epigaea repens*
Epigaea repens*
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Trillium: Catesby's Trillium, Bashful Wakerobin, Rose Trillium
Trillium catesbaei*
Trillium catesbaei*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Trillium: Sweet White Trillium, Jeweled Wakerobin, Confusing Trillium
Trillium simile*
Trillium simile*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Trillium: Little Sweet Betsy, Purple Toadshade, Large Toadshade, Wedge-petal Trillium, Bloody Butcher
Trillium cuneatum*
Trillium cuneatum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Trillium: Large-Flowered Trillium, Great White Trillium, White Trillium
Trillium grandiflorum*
Trillium grandiflorum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Trillium: Yellow Trillium, Yellow Wakerobin
Trillium luteum*
Trillium luteum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Trillium: Painted Trillium, Painted Wakerobin, Painted Lady
Trillium undulatum*
Trillium undulatum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Trillium: Red Trillium, Stinking Benjamin, Red Wakerobin, Wet Dog Trillium, Purple Wakerobin
Trillium erectum*
Trillium erectum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Trumpet Creeper: Trumpet Creeper, Cow Itch, Hell Vine, Devil's Shoestring
Campsis radicans*
Campsis radicans*
(Native) Family: Bignoniaceae - Bignonia family
Tuliptree: Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar, Tuliptree, Tulip Magnolia
Liriodendron tulipifera*
Liriodendron tulipifera*
(Native) Family: Magnoliaceae - Magnolia family
Turtlehead: Red Turtlehead, Pink Turtlehead, Lyon's Turtlehead, Appalachian Turtlehead
Chelone lyonii*
Chelone lyonii*
(Native) Family: Scrophulariaceae - Figwort family
Umbrellaleaf: American Umbrella Leaf, Umbrella-leaf
Diphylleia cymosa*
Diphylleia cymosa*
(Native) Family: Berberidaceae - Barberry family
Venus' Looking-glass: Venus' Looking Glass, Clasping Bellwort, Clasping Venus' Looking Glass, Roundleaved Triodanis
Triodanis perfoliata*
Triodanis perfoliata*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Vervain: White Vervain, Nettle-leaf Verbena
Verbena urticifolia*
Verbena urticifolia*
(Native) Family: Verbenaceae - Verbena family
Vetch: Crown Vetch, Purple Crown Vetch, Axseed, Hive Vine
Coronilla varia*
Coronilla varia*
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Vetch: Wood Vetch, Carolina Vetch, Pale Vetch
Vicia caroliniana*
Vicia caroliniana*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Viburnum : Maple Leaved Viburnum, Mapleleaf Viburnum
Viburnum acerifolium*
Viburnum acerifolium*
(Native) Family: Adoxaceae - Muskroot Family
Viburnum: Southern Arrowwood, Arrowwood Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum dentatum
(Native) Family: Adoxaceae - Muskroot Family
Viburnum: Hobblebush, Witch Hobble, Hobbleberry
Viburnum lantanoides*
Viburnum lantanoides*
(Native) Family: Adoxaceae - Muskroot Family
Violet : Halberdleaf Yellow Violet, Halberd Leaf Yellow Violet
Viola hastata*
Viola hastata*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet : Common Blue Violet, Confederate Violet, Dooryard Violet, Meadow Violet
Viola sororia*
Viola sororia*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet : Canada Violet
Viola canadensis*
Viola canadensis*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Sweet White Violet
Viola blanda*
Viola blanda*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Bird's-foot violet
Viola pedata*
Viola pedata*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Long-spurred violet
Viola rostrata*
Viola rostrata*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Downy Yellow Violet, Smooth Yellow Violet, Yellow Forest Violet
Viola pubescens
Viola pubescens
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Wood Violet, Early Blue Violet, Trilobed Violet
Viola palmata*
Viola palmata*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Three-parted Yellow Violet, Threepart Violet, Wedge-leaf Yellow Violet
Viola tripartita
Viola tripartita
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Field Pansy, Wild Pansy, Johnny Jump-up
Viola bicolor*
Viola bicolor*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Lanceleaf Violet, Bog White Violet, Strapleaf Violet
Viola lanceolata*
Viola lanceolata*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Water Horehound, Bugleweed: Northern Bugleweed, Northern Water Horehound
Lycopus uniflorus*
Lycopus uniflorus*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Waterleaf: Broad-leaf Waterleaf ; Bluntleaf Waterleaf, Maple-leaf Waterleaf
Hydrophyllum canadense*
Hydrophyllum canadense*
(Native) Family: Hydrophyllaceae - Waterleaf family
Wild Ginger: Common Wild Ginger, Canadian Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense*
Asarum canadense*
(Native) Family: Aristolochiaceae - Birthwort family
Wild Petunia: Carolina Wild Petunia
Ruellia caroliniensis*
Ruellia caroliniensis*
(Native) Family: Acanthaceae - Acanthus family
Witchhazel: American Witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana*
Hamamelis virginiana*
(Native) Family: Hamamelidaceae - Witch-hazel family
Wood Sorrel: Mountain Wood Sorrel, Northern Wood Sorrel.
Oxalis montana
Oxalis montana
(Native) Family: Oxalidaceae - Wood-Sorrel family
Wood Sorrel: Violet Wood Sorrel
Oxalis violacea*
Oxalis violacea*
(Native) Family: Oxalidaceae - Wood-Sorrel family
Wood Sorrel: Slender Yellow Woodsorrel, Southern Yellow Wood-sorrel, Dillen's Oxalis
Oxalis dillenii*
Oxalis dillenii*
(Native) Family: Oxalidaceae - Wood-Sorrel family
Wood Sorrel: Large Yellow Wood Sorrel, Great Yellow Wood-Sorrel
Oxalis grandis*
Oxalis grandis*
(Native) Family: Oxalidaceae - Wood-Sorrel family
Yam: Wild Yam, Yam Root, Colic Root, Whorled Wild Yam
Dioscorea villosa*
Dioscorea villosa*
(Native) Family: Dioscoreaceae - Yam family
Yarrow: Common Yarrow, Milfoil
Achillea millefolium*
Achillea millefolium*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Yellow False Foxglove, Oak-Leech: Southern Fernleaf False Foxglove, Southern Oak-leech, Cut-leaved Gerardia, Combleaf Yellow False Foxglove
Aureolaria pectinata*
Aureolaria pectinata*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Yellow Loosestrife: Whorled Loosestrife
Lysimachia quadrifolia*
Lysimachia quadrifolia*
(Native) Family: Primulaceae - Primrose family

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