Solidago rugosa Ait. – Rough-leaved Goldenrod Family – Asteraceae Stems: Base of plant with rhizome. Lower stem. Upper stem. Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Flowers: Flowering – September – November. Habitat – Low woods, meadows, old fields, pine woods. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This goldenrod can be found scattered throughout much … Read more
Pityopsis graminifolia (Michx.) Nutt. – Narrowleaf Silkgrass Family – Asteraceae Stems: Lower stem. Leaves: Basal leaves. Portion of leaf blade. Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Flowers: Flowering – June – November. Habitat – Sandy woods, sandhills, scrub, pine woods, old fields, roadsides. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found scattered … Read more
Kosteletzkya virginica (L.) C. Presl ex A. Gray – Virginia Saltmarsh Mallow Family – Malvaceae Stems: Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. Fruit. Flowering – May – October. Habitat – Brackish marshes, freshwater marshes. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive and highly variable species can be found in just two … Read more
Smilax pumila Walt. – Sarsparilla Vine Family – Smilacaceae Stems: Leaves: Abaxial leaf surface. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – October – December. Habitat – Sandy woods, maritime forets. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found mainly in the southern half of Alabama. The plant can be identified by … Read more
Drosera brevifolia Pursh – Short-leaved Sundew Family – Droseraceae Stems: N/A Leaves: Basal rosette. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – April – May. Habitat – Savannahs, moist pine-flatwoods, sandy roadside ditches, low fields. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This carnivorous little species can be found mainly in the southern half of Alabama. … Read more
Amphicarpa bracteata (L.) Fern. – Hog Peanut Family – Fabaceae Stems: Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. White flowers. Flowering – July – September. Habitat – Dry to moist woods, thickets. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This vining species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant can be identified by … Read more
Echinodorus cordifolius (L.) Griseb. – Creeping Burrhead Family – Alismataceae Stems: N/A Leaves: Apex of pedicel. Inflorescence: Repent inflorescence. Node of inflorescence. Flowers: Calyx. Flowering – May – July. Habitat – Marshes, swamps, shallow ponds. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found scattered throughout Alabama but is most … Read more
Sorghastrum secundum (Elliott) Nash – Lopsided Indian Grass Family – Poaceae Stems: Node of stem. Leaves: Leaf sheath. Arrow shows ligule. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – September – October. Habitat – Flatwoods, sandhills, sandy woods. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found mainly in the southern-most counties … Read more
Coreopsis major Walter – Great Tickseed Family – Asteraceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Ray flowers: Disk flowers: Flowering – May – July. Habitat – Woodlands, thickets, sandhills, pine flatwoods, old fields. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found throughout North America. It is a very common … Read more
Cenchrus echinatus L. – Southern Sand-Bur Family – Stems: Leaves: Ligule. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Spikelet close-up. Flowering – April – November. Habitat – Beaches, riverbanks, disturbed sites, roadsides. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This weedy and painful grass can be found in the southern 1/3 of Alabama. The plant can be … Read more