Apr 14 2018
These Star Chickweed [Stellaria pubera], a member of the Pink (Caryophyllaceae) family, were found in Gerton, North Carolina on 4 May 2013 and on 14 April 2018. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 274-275, states it’s found in woods and on rocky slopes. It’s listed in the flowers with 5 regular parts section, but the petals are …
Apr 14 2018
Cut-Leaved Toothwort [Cardamine concatenata] found off a new path at Fletcher Park on 5 April 2014, on Bearwallow Mountain on 23 April 2016, and in Gerton, NC on 14 April 2018. It’s a member of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 162-63, states it blooms in spring in rich woods. Another synonym for …
Mar 26 2016
Dutchman’s Breeches [Dicentra cucullaria] found in Gerton, North Carolina on 26 March 2016 and 15 April 2017. It’s a member of the Fumitory (Fumariaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 34-35, states that “the quaint flowers appear like pairs of pantaloons hung up to dry” and they bloom in Spring. USDA Plants Listing: Dicentra cucullaria
Apr 27 2014
Jack-in-the-pulpit [Arisaema triphyllum] found in Gerton on 27 April 2014. It’s a member of the Arum (Araceae) family. Wildflowers of North Carolina, page 12, says it blooms March through April in low woods and bogs. USDA Plants Listing: Arisaema triphyllum
May 04 2013
The North Carolina Native Plant Society lists this flower as a Nodding Trillium [Trillium rugelii]. it’s a member of the Lily (Liliaceae) family and was found in Gerton on 4 May 2012 with the Large-Flowered Trillium. The USDA link has a name of Ill-scented Wake-robin. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 124-125, states that the maroon or …
May 04 2013
Large-flowered Trillium [Trillium grandiflorum] or White Trillium photos taken in Gerton on 4 May 2013, off a little roadside turn-off. It’s a member of the Lily (Liliaceae) famly. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 124-125, states that it’s found in “rich woods” and it flowers white, turning pink as it fades. USDA Plants Listing: Trillium grandiflorum
