Month: September 2022

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Solidago flexicaulis is a herbaceous perennial known for its slender stems and small, bright yellow, plume-like flower heads.

Leaves: The leaves are alternate, lance-shaped, and often have a zigzag appearance along the stem.

Flowers: The plant produces small, bright yellow, plume-like flower heads in loose clusters.

Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands, especially in moist, shaded areas.

Distribution: Zigzag goldenrod is native to eastern North America.

Occurrence
Found in wooded areas

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Prenanthes alba is a herbaceous perennial known for its tall, slender stems and clusters of small, white, tubular flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and often have serrated edges.

Flowers: The plant produces clusters of small, tubular, white flowers with a yellowish center.

Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands, along stream banks, and in open areas.

Distribution: Lion’s foot or white lettuce is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in wooded areas

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Corallorhiza odontorhiza is an orchid known for its leafless, reddish stems and small, clustered flowers.

Leaves: This orchid lacks chlorophyll and does not have true leaves.

Flowers: The plant produces small, reddish to purplish flowers in dense clusters along the stem.

Habitat: It is commonly found in deciduous woodlands and shaded areas.

Distribution: Autumn coralroot is native to North America.

Occurrence
Widespread throughout the woods