Clematis reticulata Walt. – Netleaf Leather Flower Family – Ranunculaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – May – August. Habitat – Dry sandy woods, savannahs. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This striking plant can be found mainly in southeastern Alabama. The plant can be identified by its angled, vining stems, … Read more
Veronica hederaefolia L. – Ivy Speedwell Family – Scrophulariaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – February – May. Habitat – Lawns, fields, waste ground, disturbed sites, roadsides, railroads. Origin – Native to Europe. Other information – This weedy little species can be found scattered in Alabama but seems to be most common in the … Read more
Eurybia hemispherica (Alexander) G.L. Nesom – Southern Prairie Aster Family – Asteraceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Ray flowers: Disk flowers: Flowering – August – December. Habitat – Glades, barrens, rocky woods, prairies. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found in a few scattered counties throughout Alabama and … Read more
Vicia lathyroides L. – Spring Vetch Family – Fabaceae Stems: N/A Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Mature fruit. Flowering – March – June. Habitat – Fields, roadsides, railroads, waste places, disturbed sites. Origin – Native to Europe. Other information – This introduced vetch can be found scattered throughout Alabama but is fairly uncommon. The plant can … Read more
Stipulicida setacea Michx. – Pineland ScalyPink Family – Caryophyllaceae Stems: Leaves: Scalelike and minute – see photo above. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx close-up. Flowering – April – September. Habitat – Xeric, sandy ground of pinelands and scrub. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This little species can be found in the southern … Read more
Helianthus atrorubens L. – Purple Disk Sunflower Family – Asteraceae Stems: Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Ray flowers: Disk flowers: Flowering – July – November. Habitat – Woodlands, hammocks, roadsides, pastures, old fields. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found mainly in eastern Alabama. The plant can … Read more
Cirsium horridulum Michx. var. horridulum – Yellow Thistle Family – Asteraceae Stems: Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – March – June. Habitat – Waste places, roadsides, savannahs, fields, meadows, pastures. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This spiny species can be found throughout much of Alabama but is apparently absent from … Read more
Asclepias amplexicaulis Smith – Clasping Milkweed Family – Asclepiadaceae Stems: Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – Habitat – Sandhills, open woods, clearings, fields, roadsides. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant can be identified by its erect, glabrous stems, pink flowers, … Read more
Gaura filipes Spach – Slenderstalk Bee-Blossom Family – Onagraceae Stems: Lower stem. Upper stem. Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. Fruit. Flowering – June – November. Habitat – Sandhills, pine flatwoods, bogs. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant can be identified by its … Read more
Sesbania punicea (Cav.) Benth. – Rattlebox Family – Fabaceae Stems: Twig. Mature stem. Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: Flowers: Fruit. Flowering – May – October. Habitat – Moist disturbed sites, tidal marshes. Origin – Native to South America. Other information – This very attractive species can be found growing wild mainly in the southern half of Alabama. … Read more