Photo Gallery
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Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Tamarack cone. Larix laricina -
Doug McGrady (CC via Flickr)Flower color ranges from light yellow to red, with bicolors fairly common. Pedicularis canadensis -
Douglas Goldman, taken in PennsylvaniaParticularly floriferous bienniel guara. Flowers range from white to bicolor pink & white. Oenothera guara -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Purple tinged catkin. Salix purpurea -
Cody Hinchliff via Flickr CCSource of the common name "red pinesap" is obvious. Taken in Olympic National Park, WA Hypopitys lanuginosa -
Tom Potterfield via flickr CCPinxterbloom flowers can open before or with the leaves. (photo taken Mt Cuba, DE) Rhododendron periclymenoides -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Rosa blanda flowers range from deep pink to whitish. Rosa blanda -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Native alder-leaved buckthorn fruit. Rhamnus alnifolia -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)The invasive common orange daylily often indicates an old homesite. Hemerocallis fulva -
dcrsjr via Wiki CCWhen ripe the acorns will be rich brown - trunk is same white oak at Duke Forest, NC. Quercus alba -
Steven Daniel (taken Genesee Co. NY)Gaywings are often in pairs. Polygaloides paucifolia -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Zigzag stems and branching help to identify Streptosus. Streptopus lanceolatus -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Serrated leaves are fairly distinctive. Fagus grandifolia -
F. Robert Wesleydistinctive leaves on wild geranium Geranium maculatum -
F. Robert Wesleylow growing annual of successional fields, disturbed and edge habitats Polygala sanguinea -
Paul S. SchmittBottlebrush grass! (in Cornell's Mundy Wildflower Garden) Elymus hystrix -
F. Robert WesleyShrubby St. John's wort in the Mundy Wildflower Garden Hypericum prolificum -
F. Robert WesleyFalse rue anemone, found wild in far western NYS, has deeper lobes than the more common Thalctrum thalictroides. Enemion biternatum -
Bob Gutowski vai Flickr CCSwamp white oak in Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia PA. Clearly grown in open habitat. Quercus bicolor -
Paul S. Schmittgolden ragwort can spread as a groundcover Packera aurea -
Steven Daniel, taken upstate NYWild leek flowers after the leaves have died back. Allium tricoccum -
Joe O'RourkeDragonfly nymph on cardinal flower, Cortland Co. Lobelia cardinalis -
Steven Daniel3-toed turkey foot of big bluestem, taken in Bruce Co. Ontario Andropogon gerardi -
F. Robert WesleyAnemone virginiana can be hard to distinguish from A. cylindrica. Anemone virginiana -
Steven DanielTwo-leaved toothwort flower, St. Lawrence Co. NY Cardamine diphylla -
F. Robert WesleyDodder (Cuscuta sp.) is a vining parasitic native. Cuscuta -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Mayapple flower. Podophyllum peltatum -
R.A. Nonenmacher via CC Wiki, taken near Skaneateles NYtypical white wood aster in bloom Eurybia divaricata -
Jason Hollinger via Flickr CCScarlet oak, fall color in the Smoky Mountains, NC. Quercus coccinea -
P.S. SchmittSmooth Solomon's seal in flower Polygonatum biflorum -
Tom Potterfield, Wikimedia CCEastern shooting star, white form. Primula meadia -
Todd Boland, used with permissionDoll's eyes occasionally have pink or pinkish berries. Check the pedicel to confirm ID. Actaea pachypoda -
Steven Daniel (taken in Livingston Co. NY)Butterflies are attracted to white snakeroot. Ageratina altissima -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Small fruits of American plum. Prunus americana -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Blue form. Colored forms of blunt lobed Hepatica are not uncommon. Hepatica americana -
R Parkerlate spring at South Hill swamp. Penstemon digitalis -
Paul S. Schmittthin leaved spring beauty Claytonia virginica -
Leo LouisThe fertile leaflets will wither after the spores mature, leaving a "blank" spot in the fertile frond. Osmunda claytoniana -
Paul S. Schmittswamp rose is a large, suckering rose for moist to wet locations Rosa palustris -
Steven DanielFlowers of bear-berry, Bruce Co. Ontario Arctostaphylos uva-ursi -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Reddish foliage is not infrequent. Pedicularis canadensis -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Flowers are above the leaves, unlike H. canadense. Hydrophyllum virginianum -
D. L. Nickrent, source: CUPICThe distinctive flower of tulip tree in Jackson Co IL. Note insects for size. Liriodendron tulipifera -
Steven DanielOxeye daisy with visitor and resident crab spider. St. Lawrence Co, NY Leucanthemum vulgare -
Doug McGradyA large cluster of downy rattlesnake plantain in Rhode Island Goodyera pubescens -
Steve Broyles, taken in Bruce Co. Ontario CanadaThe leaves of striped coralroot orchid are reduced to sheaths on the stalk. Photo may not be variety striata. Corallorhiza striata var. striata -
Ken HullThe eastern Indian Paintbrush at Bruce Peninsula, Ontario. Castilleja coccinea -
Steven Daniel (taken in Alaska)Red baneberry can be white, but the pedicels are too thin to confuse with Doll's eyes (A. pachypoda). Actaea rubra -
Steven DanielWinter seed head of Elymus riparius in Ontario Co. NY Elymus riparius -
Paul S. SchmittAmerican witch hazel in fall Hamamelis virginiana -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Flowers tend to be singular. Note opposite leaves mid-top of stem. (Alternate near bottom.) Helianthus decapetalus -
Audrey Bowe, taken in Finger Lakes regionGoldie's fern (L) and glade fern (R) Homalosorus pycnocarpos , Dryopteris goldiana -
Audrey Bowe taken in Finger Lakes RegionFiddleheads - uncurling fronds in early spring. Matteuccia struthiopteris -
Steven Daniel (taken Genesee Co. NY)The green center (and height) separates this from other Rudbeckias in NY. Rudbeckia laciniata -
P.S. SchmittShort-lived flower of bloodroot. Sanguinaria canadensis -
Betsy DarlingtonHoxie Gorge in April -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Fruit starts yellow and matures to red. Rhus aromatica -
Dan SegalFall color in round leaved dogwood. Cornus rugosa -
D. L. Nickrent, source: CUPICSouthern swamp buttercup, Jackson Co. Illinois Ranunculus septentrionalis -
Paul S. Schmittspicebush fruit Lindera benzoin -
Paul S. SchmittAmelanchier sp. -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Very pale form (note involucral bracts) Eurybia macrophylla -
Steven DanielNotice the bud to the right of the open flowers. St. Lawrence Co. NY Cypripedium reginae -
David WerierPrairie Willow pistillate catkin with visitors Salix humilis -
Rosemarie Parker, taken in Cortland Co. NYPink lady slipper orchid grows in dappled shade in rich woods. Cypripedium acaule -
Distant Hills Garden via Flickr CCCommon white form alongside pinkish form in New Hampshire. Hepatica americana -
F. Robert WesleyTamarak and many lichens, most prominently Parmelia sulcata, in a NY "floating bog" Larix laricina -
Steven DanielNJ tea in flower, taken in Monroe Co. NY Ceanothus americanus -
F. Robert WesleyNatural Bouquet Trillium cuneatum, Phlox stolonifera, Packera aurea, Viola striata -
Steven DanielAlleghany vine leaves look like Corydalis until it starts vining. Pine CIty NY. Adlumia fungosa -
F. Robert WesleyFruits of elegant drooping sedge. Carex prasina -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)The color can seem more purple in some lights. Gentianopsis crinita -
Steve BroylesAsclepias exaltata plant Asclepias exaltata -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYNotice the hairs on leaves and flowers, justifying the English name of hairy honeysuckle. Lonicera hirsuta -
F. Robert WesleyDragon's mouth orchid Arethusa bulbosa -
Paul S. Schmittthe white tip is a clue for distinguishing fringetip closed gentian from bottle gentian Gentiana andrewsii -
Steven DanielPlants in the wild can be small with sparse flowers. Note distinctive leaves. (Steuben Co. NY) Phlox subulata -
Charles R. SmithCalapogon tuberosus, found in bogs in the Finger Lakes Region in June Calopogon tuberosus -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Flower and seed heads of mountain blue-eyed grass Sisyrinchium montanum -
Steven DanielsCarolina spring beauty has wide leaves. Flowers range from pink to white. St. Lawrence Co. NY Claytonia caroliniana -
Steven DanielWhite water lily in St. Lawrence Co. NY Nymphaea odorata -
Steven DanielNote spore cones at tips of shoots of this club moss in St. Lawrence Co. NY/ Dendrolycopodium hickeyi -
Steven DanielShowy ladyslipper in full flower in St. Lawrence Co. NY. Notice the heavily veined leaves. Cypripedium reginae -
Steven DanielUnfurling fiddlehead showing sori, from Cedar Lake, St. Lawrence Co. NY Dryopteris intermedia -
Steven DanielHawthorn leaves are strongly veined, as in this dotted hawthorn (C. punctata) in Monroe Co. NY (Note thorns in background.) Crataegus sp. -
P. Bouhard via Flickr CCFused leaf and tubular flowers (red outside, yellow inside) are very distinctive. Lonicera sempervirens -
Steven Danielgreen spleenwort sori, Lewis Co. NY Asplenium viride -
Steven Danielhackberry leaves are distinctive, and have a nice fall color - Monroe Co. NY Celtis occidentalis -
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By Fritz Flohr Reynolds [CC BY-SA 3.0]Spring cress in flower on Theodore Roosevelt Island, Washington DC Cardamine bulbosa -
Steven Daniel, taken in Monroe Co. NYcone like fruit of black alder Alnus glutinosa -
Steven Daniels (taken St. Lawrence Co, NY)Canada anemone leaves are similar to A. virginiana & A. cylindrica, but the plant is much shorter. Anemone canadensis -
Steven Daniel (taken on Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada)The petal color is dependent on light, appearing cream, white, or bluish. Parnassia glauca -
Steven Daniel, taken in Ontario, CanadaThe small fringed look at the top of the flower is very visible here. Gentiana andrewsii -
Steven DanielDrooping sedge proves its common name in this photo taken in Letchworth State Park. Carex prasina -
Steven Daniels, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYNote the delicate stems of this wetland bellflower Campanula aparinoides -
Steven DanielMature hazelnut fruit/nut in Powder Mill Park, Monroe Co. NY Corylus americana -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYThe bright yellow interior of Columbine is seen from the front (typical rocky habitat). Aquilegia canadensis -
David WerierA paler pink bloom with the characteristic red center. Taken in NY State Hibiscus moscheutos ssp moscheutos -
Steven DanielNannyberry, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY Viburnum lentago -
Steven Daniels (taken St. Lawrence Co, NY)Canada onion flower stalks are topped with bulblets from which a few flowers will spring. Allium canadense -
Steven DanielFlower of bur cucumber, taken in Ontario Canada Sicyos angulatus -
Glen Mittlehauser, Maine Natural History ObservatoryTall flat topped white aster is a literal description, but misses the effect of such prolific bloom. Doellingeria umbellata -
Steven DanielDelicate veining on wood anemone flower, Ontario Canada. Anemone quinquefolia -
Steven DanielLow shrubby cinquefoil in flower in Warren Co. NY (Sweet fern leaves also visible.) Dasiphora fruiticosa, Comptonia peregrina -
Steven Daniel, Alleghany forest.Hay scented ferns can cover large areas, especially if deer eat other herbaceous plants. Dennstaedtia punctilobula -
Barbara ChaseQueen Anne's Lace flowerhead - Enfield NY 9/2020 (find the crab spider) Daucus carota -
R. ParkerAmerican black elderberry in flower. Sambucus canadensis -
Steven Danielearly flower head of Angelica, Monroe Co. NY Angelica atropurpurea -
Blue Ridge Kitties on flickr CCSteeplebush attracts lots of insects. Spiraea tomentosa -
Steven DanielBright flowers of rock harlequin in St. Lawrence Co. NY Corydalis sempervirens -
Steven Daniel (taken in Lewis Co. NY)The red color in the center of the leaf whorl develops as the berries mature. Medeola virginiana -
Robert DirigMackay’s fragile fern, photographed in the Ithaca area. Note upright fertile fronds. Cystopteris tenuis -
Steven DanielDetail of early saxifrage flowers in Monroe County, NY. Micranthes virginiensis -
Paul SchmittMundy Wildflower Garden at Cornell in spring: native flowers, naturalized redbud tree, invasive deer Packera aurea, Mertensia virginica, Cercis canadensis -
Leo Louis, taken in Finger Lakes regionRattlesnake fern. Botrychium virginianum -
Steven Daniel, taken in Monroe Co. NYNew leaves and flower buds of nannyberry. Viburnum lentago -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)The large flowers and leaves of purple flowering raspberry. Rubus odoratus -
Steven Daniel (taken in Livingston Co. NY)Notice the hairs on leaves and stem. Red bronze foliage is probably due to lots of sun. Eupatorium perfoliatum -
Steven DanielIrregular petal arrangement of Gillenia trifoliata. Gilenia trifoliata -
Steven Daniel, St. Lawrence Co. NYHedge bindweed flower color ranges from white to pink. Calystegia sepium -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Color variation ranges from pale to medium purple, occasionally white. Iris versicolor -
F. Robert WesleyThe bright fruit of red-berried elder. Sambucus racemosa -
Steven Daniel (taken in Jefferson Co. NY)Chokecherry in bloom. Prunus virginiana -
Mihai Costea, source: CUPICFruit is a cluster of samaras. Fall leaf color in background. (Univ. of Guelph Arboretum, Ontario CA) Liriodendron tulipifera -
Steven DanielHemp dogbane, with white petals not recurved. Powder Milk Park NY Apocynum cannabinum -
F. Robert WesleyLeaves somewhat similar to Rhododendron, but flowers distinctive. (Town of Caroline, Tompkins Co. NY) Kalmia latifolia -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYNotice the yellow (gold) roots of goldthread. Coptis trifolia -
SB_Johnny via Wiki CCWhite bracts around the small flowers create a silvery effect en masse. (taken in Pennyslvania) Pycnanthemum muticum -
F. Robert WesleyDutchmen's britches in flower Dicentra cucullaria -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Sunlight brings out the pink in Gaywings. Note the hairs on leaf edges. Polygaloides paucifolia -
Steven Daniel, taken at Cedar Lake, Hamilton Co NYBluebead lily in bloom. Found in moist acid conditions. Clintonia borealis -
David WerierLower portion of the tube grows more gradually than P. digitalis. Penstemon pallidus -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYWild columbine can have more subtle red tones. Aquilegia canadensis -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Fascinating structure of the greater purple fringed orchid. Platanthera grandiflora -
Joe O'Rourkegreat white Trillium, aging to pinkish. Trillium grandiflorum -
F. Robert WesleyRue anemone is usually seen as a few plants, or just one, unlike the similar Enemion. Thalictrum thalictroides -
SB_Johnny via Wiki CCTypical color of great laurel flowers, taken in Pennsylvania. Rhododendron maximum -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYGoldthread in rich moist habitat. Coptis trifolia -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Edible fruit of woodland strawberry. Fragaria vesca -
Mihai CosteaNote the "fringed" petal edges. Photo taken in Ontario Canada. Lysimachia ciliata -
William PlummerTrillium has spread to cover the ground in this garden. Trillium grandiflorum -
Paul S. SchmittEarly blue cohosh is more likely to have purple or reddish flowers, and longer styles, than late blue cohosh. Caulophyllum giganteum -
David Illig via FlickrBlack locust flowers are very fragrant. Robinia pseudo-acacia -
Fritz Flohr Reynolds, Potomac Heritage Trail, VASwamp mallow color ranges from dark pink to white, most having the dark color at center. Hibiscus moscheutos ssp moscheutos -
F. Robert WesleyNote the width and flattened look of this fruit compared to typical raspberry or blackberry fruit. Rubus odoratus -
BlueRidgeKitties CC on FlickrRobin's plantain flowers on long stems above short basal leaves, and spreads by runners. Erigeron pulchellus -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Cinnamon fern fiddle heads - very very hairy. Osmundastrum cinnamomeum -
Steven Danielblack chokeberry fruit, Allen Pond, NY Aronia melanocarpa -
Paul S. SchmittSolomon's plume has more flowers than starry Solomon's Seal, thus more red berries! Maianthemum racemosum -
Steven DanielGrey dogwood fruit is white, with reddish-to-bright red stems. Taken in Jefferson Co. NY. Cornus racemosa -
F. Robert WesleyEarly saxifrage, now in the genus Micranthes. Micranthes virginiensis -
Steven DanielSome ragged fringed orchid flowers seem to have fewer "fringes" - less ragged. (Lewis Co. NY) Platanthera lacera -
David WerierAmerican water willow flower Justicia americana -
James Carris, taken in Tompkins County NYNotice the leaf shape and veining. Vernonia noveboracencis -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Notice the smaller leaves along the stolons; this is the native T. stolonifera (used to be T. cordifolia) Tiarella stolonifera -
Arieh Tal, (Copyright: Arieh Tal, April 8Plantain-leaved pussytoes, showing dense, unisexual, flower heads with MALE florets only. Antennaria plantaginifolia -
Arieh Tal, (Copyright: Arieh Tal, May 9Plantain-leaved pussytoes have a colony forming habit & large basal leaves with 3 prominent veins. Antennaria plantaginifolia -
Audrey BoweNote red stem and lowest pinnae larger than the one above it. Finger Lakes Cystopteris bulbifera -
Steven Daniels (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Flowers of common or brosdleaf arrowhead. Sagittaria latifolia -
BerndH via Wiki CCPlagiochila porelloides photographed in Germany. (It is a very widespread liverwort.) Plagiochila porelloides -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)A spectacular stalk of Canada lily flowers, miraculously spared from deer. Lilium canadense -
Steven Daniel, taken in Madison Co. NYNotice the distinctive fused upper leaves behind the flower. Lonicera hirsuta -
Steven DanielThe "bulblets" of the bulblet bladder fern, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY Cystopteris bulbifera -
F. Robert WesleySphagnum bog flora Sarracenia purpurea, Sphagnum spp. -
Nicholas Turland, CC2 on FlickrRedbuds exhibit "cauliflory" - flowers growing straight out of the stem. Photo taken in Missouri. Cercis canadensis -
Charles R. SmithBright heads of seaside goldenrod. Solidago sempervirens -
Steven Daniel (taken in Jefferson Co. NY)Typical coloration, note the thin whorled leaves and the part shade location. Lilium philadelphicum var philadelphicum -
Barbara ChaseQueen Anne's lace flower and bud. Enfield NY 7/2020 (and small pollinator) Daucus carota -
M. Costea and G. Costea, source: CUPICHabit and habitat of white pine, taken in Killarny, Ontario, Canada Pinus strobus -
Steven DanielDirca flowers bloom for a long time. Taken in Monroe Co. NY Dirca palustris -
Steven Danieldistinctive bark of hackberry tree - Ontario Co. NY Celtis occidentalis -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYClose look at lance-leaved figwort flower (color can vary). Scrophularia lanceolata -
David WerierPrairie Willow staminate catkin Salix humilis -
M. Costea and G. Costea, source: CUPICFlower of cucumber magnolia, cultivated in Ontario Canada. Magnolia acuminata -
Paul S. SchmittPink buds become blue flowers. May return to pink with age. Mertensia virginica -
Paul SchmittTrillium in Cornell's Mundy Wildflower Garden. Note the white ovary. Trillium grandiflorum -
Steven DanielMost swamp rose mallows have a darker "eye" in the center, but not all. (Montezuma Wetlands, Wayne Co. NY) Hibiscus moscheutos ssp moscheutos -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Flowers of pale St. John's wort. Hypericum ellipticum -
Steven Daniel (taken in Ontario Canada)field milkwort is an annual Polygala sanguinea -
F. Robert WesleyDoll's eyes bloom panicle is usually more elongated than the very similar Actaea rubra. Actaea pachypoda -
Steven Daniel, taken in Madison Co. NYHairy honeysuckle will climb or scramble. Lonicera hirsuta -
Steven Daniel (taken in Alaska)Notice the rusty scales on leaf underside. (Denali Nat. Park) Shepherdia canadensis -
Paul S. Schmittmountain maple flower Acer spicatum -
Mike ServissAmerican harts tongue fern fronds unrolling in spring Asplenium scolopendrium -
Dan Mullen on flickr CCPrairie rose climbs into trees or forms a mound, loaded with single flowers. Rosa setigera -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Habit of hairy Solomon's seal Polygonatum pubescens -
Steven DanielBearberry, Muskellunge Lake, NY Arctostaphylos uva-ursi -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Winter habit of winterberry. Females need a nearby male bush for berry production. Ilex verticillata -
Steven DanielSilver spotted skipper on tall bellflower, a biennial found in part shade. Leamington, ON, Canada Campanula americana -
Steven DanielShiny leaves and flowers of fragrant sumac, taken at Misery Bay, Manitoulin Island Ontario CA Rhus aromatica -
R ParkerDiplazium pycnocarpon in garden Diplazium pycnocarpon -
D. L. Nickrent, source: CUPICBlack cherry flowers; notice the shiny leaf surface. Prunus serotina -
Arieh Tal (Copyright: Arieh Tal)Flowers of Kentucky yellowwood. Cladrastis kentukea -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Red berries are quite visible, even though usually only a few per plant. Gaultheria procumbens -
shanta on Flickr via Wiki CCGold fall color of Tamarack in a bog forest in Ontario Canada. Larix laricina -
Steven Daniel (taken in Lewis Co. NY)Look closely for the immature green fertile fronds. Osmunda regalis -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Goldenseal emerging in spring. Hydrastis canadensis -
Steven DanielChestnut oak in typical location high on ridge - Zoar Valley, Erie Co. NY Quercus montana -
Daderot via Wiki CCFully open flowers of pinxterbloom at Jenkins Arboretum in Devon, PA. Rhododendron periclymenoides -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Mayapple flowers are under the leaves. Podophyllum peltatum -
Steven DanielHabit of northern holly fern in Ontario, Canada. Polystichum lonchitis -
Richard Bonnett, available on Wikimedia under CC2Spotted wintergreen in flower in French Creek State Park, PA Chimaphila maculata -
Paul S. Schmittwake robin, or red trillium, in NY Trillium erectum -
R ParkerCarex plantaginea in garden setting Carex plantaginea -
F. Robert WesleySpring Beauty with Dicentra leaves Claytonia virginica, Dicentra canadensis -
F. Robert WesleyFlowers of purple flowered raspberry can be fairly dark pink. Rubus odoratus -
David WerierTypical crabapple flower; photo taken in central NY. Malus coronarius -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Dried seed pods are clearly Hibiscus. Hibiscus moscheutos ssp moscheutos -
Paul S. SchmittMarsh marigold in spring Caltha palustris -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Amazing flower detail warrants a close look. Mitella diphylla -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Fly visiting the flowers of dwarf ginseng. Panax trifolius -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYPurple love grass seed color Eragrostis spectabilis -
R. ParkerBuds & flowers in cultivation, Ithaca NY Maianthemum stellatum -
Steven DanielA large, leafy liverwort, St. Lawrence Co. Bazzania trilobata -
Steven DanielThe twisted petals of C. parvifolium range from greenish to brown. Seen here in Ontario, Canada in a wet area with Equisetum. Cypripedium parviflorum var pubescens -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Typical white hepatica, although with a tint of pink. Rush Oak Openings. Hepatica acutiloba -
F. Robert WesleyMay apple, wild geranium, blue phlox, yellow hispid buttercup, rue anemone (white), wild ginger... a rich forest floor in spring. Phlox divaricata, Podophyllum peltatum, Thalictrum thalictroides -
F. Robert Wesleytall anemone Anemone virginiana -
Steven DanielTwo leaved toothwort is an early spring food source (and host) for the rare West Virginia White. (St. Lawrence Co., NY) Cardamine diphylla -
Rosemarie Parker, taken in Cortland Co. NYPink lady slipper orchid protected (a bit) from deer by tree. Cypripedium acaule -
Steven Daniel, taken in Monroe Co. NYBlack alder catkins, yellow male on left, small reddish female on the right. Alnus glutinosa -
Steven DanielBlooming yellow star grass, Middlesex County, US, MA Hypoxis hirsuta -
Dave SpierSilver Maple fall foliage Acer saccharinum -
Andy Bussorange butterfly weed Asclepias tuberosa -
Peter Gorman flickr CCStiff gentian in Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie, Wisconsin Gentianella quinquefolia -
Audrey BoweLong beech fern Phegopteris connectilis -
F. Robert WesleyCommon blue violet is larger and taller in richer habitats; the photo is at a very lean site. Viola sororia -
Arieh Tal, (Copyright: Arieh Tal, April 21Plantain-leaved pussytoes showing dense, unisexual, flower heads with FEMALE florets only. Antennaria plantaginifolia -
Rosemarie ParkerMaidenhair spleenwort between rocks in garden. Grown from spores. Asplenium trichomanes -
Steven DanielFragile fern can get much longer than this,shown from Jefferson Co. NY Cystopteris fragilis -
David WerierCardamine maxima in flower. Cardamine maxima -
Freyda BlackDowny serviceberry showing the reason for its name. Taken in Chemung Co. NY Amelanchier arborea -
F. Robert WesleySphagnum moss and Rubus sp. in fall colors Sphagnum spp. -
Steven DanielWater sedge in bloom. (St. Lawrence Co. NY) Carex aquatilis -
Steven Daniel, St. Lawrence Co. NYBroad leaved meadowsweet in full flower. Spiraea alba var. latifolia -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Not as intricate as Mitella diphylla, but still worth a close look. Mitella nuda -
Steven DanielPipsissiwa flowers, St. Lawrence Co. NY Chimaphila umbellata -
Steven Daniel, taken in Ontario Co. NYRounded petals of native flowering dogwood at Rush Oak Openings Cornus florida -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)The flowers of herb Robert are quite small. Geranium robertianum -
J O'RourkeCardinal flower in full bloom, Cortland Co. Lobelia cardinalis -
R. ParkerYellow mandarin (actually greenish yellow) in Ithaca, NY garden. Prosartes lanuginosa -
David Werier, taken in Sussex Co., Delaware.Pink lady slipper orchid can be white. Cypripedium acaule -
David WerierLowrie's aster is often purple or bluish. Symphyotrichum lowrieanum -
Steven DanielNote the yellowish color of the buds. (Oxford, Maine) Platanthera blephariglottis -
M. HoughHummingbird (or bumblebee) moths love this native thistle even when just opening. Cirsium pumilum -
David WerierMature American crabapple (0.75-1.5 in). Photo taken in central NY Malus coronarius -
Steven Daniel (taken in Jefferson Co. NY)The hairs of hairy beardtongue are clear, as is the closed throat of the flower. Penstemon hirsutus -
Steven DanielHooker's orchid flowers are subtle. (Adirondacks, Essex Co. NY) Platanthera hookeri -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYCorylus cornuta fruits embody the name "beaked hazelnut". Corylus cornuta -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Pitch pine can be prostrate, wind formed, dwarfed, or tall & erect depending on the habitat. Pinus rigida -
Bruce GilmanThe hue of eastern redbud flower can vary a bit towards a clear pink, rather than the usual red-purple. Cercis canadensis -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Note the ~90-degree bend in the flower stalk and the hairs on leaf/stalk. Streptopus lanceolatus -
F. Robert WesleyLong spurred violet Viola rostrata -
R. ParkerWoodland stonecrop in bloom (garden setting) with Carex plantaginea Sedum ternatum, Carex plantaginea -
Steven Daniel, taken in Ontario Co. NYWinter & Spring buds of flowering dogwood. Cornus florida -
Steven DanielAngelica emerging in spring next to skunk cabbage. Ontario Co. NY Angelica atropurpurea, Symplocarpus foetidus -
Paul S. Schmittdog-tooth violet or trout lily (spotted leaves) can form large colonies Erythronium americanum -
Steven DanielNotice the hairy leaves of trailing arbutus in Monroe Co. NY Epigaea repens -
R ParkerHypoxis hirsutus, South Hill, Ithaca Hypoxis hirsuta -
Paul S. SchmittThe wild ginger flower is hidden under the leaves. Asarum canadense -
Paul S. SchmittBlue cohosh in early spring. The leaves turn green once opened. Caulophyllum giganteum -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYNew leaves of alternate leaved dogwood. Cornus alternifolia -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Color ranges from white to lavender. Eurybia macrophylla -
Charles R. SmithSeaside, or Beach goldenrod is increasing in our region, moving along salted roadways. Solidago sempervirens -
Steven DanielSpoonleaf sundew showing the sticky hairs in Herkimer Co. NY Drosera intermedia -
Steven DanielWild calla lily, a wetland plant, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY Calla palustris -
Steven Danielfringed brome grass, St. Lawrence Co. NY Bromus ciliatus -
F. Robert WesleyAmerican sycamore seedlings in cobble riverside. (Also poplar and Joe Pye seedlings) Platanus occidentalis -
Steven Daniel, taken in Bruce Co. Ontario CanadaRound leaved dogwood leaves & early buds. Cornus rugosa -
F. Robert WesleyRed one is S. warnstorfii, the greenish tan is S. centrale; these are found in a rich fen, not in acid bogs. Sphagnum spp. -
Freyda Black, taken in Chemung Co. NYGrey dogwood flowers. Note the reddish tinge to new leaf. Cornus racemosa -
R. ParkerJuly bloom of Downy yellow false foxglove Aureolaria virginica -
Steven DanielYellow form of Canada lily, also known as "wild yellow lily". Washington Co. ME Lilium canadense -
Joshua Mayer via FlikrWild bergamot at Muralt Bluff Prairie, WI Monarda fistulosa -
Charles R. SmithCornus canadensis showing fruit in June in Chenango Co. NY Cornus canadensis -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYWhite form of closed bottle gentian Gentiana andrewsii -
Blue Ridge Kitties on flickr CCWhite snakeroot can glow in shade. Ageratina altissima -
Paul E. Barney, Jr., Penn State ArboretumEastern hemlock cone Tsuga canadensis -
F. Robert WesleyEutrochium maculatum, Spotted Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium maculatum -
Brian o'Brian via Flickr CCSmooth cliff brake fern in Minnesota, where it is more common than in NY. (Plus a dangling harebell!) Pellaea glabella, Campanula rotundifolia -
Steven DanielShowy orchid in Adirondack State Park. Galearis spectabilis -
Paul S. Schmittpale jewelweed found in slightly drier habitats than orange jewelweed, still needs lots of moisture Impatiens pallida -
Paul S. SchmittRiver rye seed heads have a graceful curve Elymus riparius -
F. Robert WesleySpotted Joe Pye Weed in Typical Habitat Eutrochium maculatum -
D. L. Nickrent, source: CUPICThe "prolific" number of stamens is a good way to remember the species name. Hypericum prolificum -
Steven Daniel (taken Genesee Co. NY)Flower & leaves of goldenseal. Hydrastis canadensis -
Steven Daniel, taken in Alleghany State ParkBluebead lily in bloom. Often found as single plant, but clusters in the right conditions. Clintonia borealis -
Leo Louis, taken in Finger Lakes regionnew crown forming at tip of frond Asplenium rhizophyllum -
Steven DanielAn especially floriferous plant in the wild, Warren Co. NY Phlox subulata -
Arieh Tal (Copyright: Arieh Tal)Long racemes of Kentucky yellowwood flowers. Cladrastis kentukea -
Steven Daniel (taken in Lewis Co. NY)Typical color of wild sweet William in the wild. Phlox maculata -
Andy BussSneezeweed at Seneca Meadows Preserve Helenium autumnale -
Nicholas_T via Flickr CCOld growth red pine in Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania. Great bark! Pinus resinosa -
F. Robert WesleyMitchella repens in moss Mitchella repens -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)These ragged fringed orchids appear to have a yellow tone. Platanthera lacera -
Steven DanielEarly spring leaves of red-twig dogwood in Monroe Co. NY Cornus sericea -
Steven DanielHarebells are often found on rock ledges and gorge walls (Jefferson Co., NY) Campanula rotundifolia -
Steven DanielLesser purple fringed orchid in Franklin Co. NY Platanthera psycodes -
Leo Louis, taken in the Finger Lakes regionSori on walking fern Asplenium rhizophyllum -
Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0Many forked cup lichen in the Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Cladonia furcata -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Note clasping leaves, leaf shape, and relative size of individual flowers. Maianthemum stellatum -
Eric Hunt via Wiki CCNinebark in full bloom in Arkansas. Physocarpus opulifolius -
Mt. Cuba CenterClosed-bottle gentian; the flowers never "open"; photo courtesy of Mt. Cuba Center Gentiana clausa -
Steven DanielUnusually dark pink Carolina spring beauty. Tompkins Co. NY Claytonia caroliniana -
Steven DanielFragaria virginiana ssp. glauca - note leaf color. Taken in Nord-du-Québec, QC, Canada Fragaria virginiana -
Steven DanielNative bittersweet fruit clusters at the branch ends. Color depends on ripeness. (Niagara Co. NY) Celastrus scandens -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Mayapple emerging in spring Podophyllum peltatum -
Steven Daniel, taken in Monroe Co. NYAlternate leaved dogwood flower. Cornus alternifolia -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Wood betony, or eastern lousewort, can have very showy flowers. Very pubescent! Pedicularis canadensis -
J. Opiola CC WikiPink flowers are found in the wild and much used in gardens. Primula meadia -
R. ParkerHunchback bee fly is one of many insects visiting mountain mint. Pycnanthemum virginianum -
Dogtooth77 via Flickr CCfall color rivals Japanese maples Nyssa sylvatica -
Steven Daniel, taken St. Lawrence Co. NYNote the evidence of a very moist, rich habitat. Diphasiastrum tristachyum -
Steven DanielBailey's sedge fruit. (Essex Co. NY) Carex baileyi -
Mike Hough (Thismia)Muskflower used to be in the genus Mimulus, aka monkeyflower. Erythranthe moschata -
Steven Daniel, taken at Cedar Lake NYAzure butterfly on bastard toadflax flower. Comandra umbellata -
F. Robert WesleyQuaker Ladies and Vaccinium Houstonia caerulea -
Paul S. SchmittNew England aster ranges from the common purple, to pink, to nearly white. Symphyotrichum novae-angliae -
Paul S. SchmittJack in the Pulpit fruit Arisaema triphyllum -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)After blooming, flower stems become erect (center top) and fruit is usually above the leaves. Medeola virginiana -
Steven Danielnote how hackberry bark ridges seem stratified - Point Pelee, Ontario Canada Celtis occidentalis -
Fritz Flohr Reynolds via flickr CCNotice the red pollen and succulent foliage. Taken in Virginia. Hylotelephium telephioides -
Tango7174 via Wikimedia CCBluebead lily fruits. Cornus canadensis is a typical companion in moist acidic forests. Deer Lake, western Newfoundland, Canada. Clintonia borealis -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYPale metallic blue berries of silky dogwood are distinctive. Cornus amomum -
Steven DanielBunchberries covering the ground in St. Lawrence Co. NY Cornus canadensis -
Paul S. SchmittAmerican witch hazel flower Hamamelis virginiana -
Rosemarie ParkerWhite turtlehead can have pinkish tints. Chelone glabra -
R ParkerWoods by South Hill swamp -
Paul S. SchmittAutumn Oak Among Birches, Hector, NY 10/2012 Quercus rubra -
Steven DanielLiatris cylindracea, native but endangered in NY state, here shown in Ontario Canada Liatris species -
Charles R. SmithPlatanthera blephariglotis in June Platanthera blephariglottis -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)A blue form of sharp lobed Hepatica Hepatica acutiloba -
Steven DanielTypical coloration of large yellow orchid, in a moist habitat in Ontario Canada. Cypripedium parviflorum var pubescens -
Charles R. SmithPogonia ophioglossoides in June bog Pogonia ophioglossoides -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Ripe berries of rose twisted stalk. Streptopus lanceolatus -
Audrey Bowe, taken Finger Lakes RegionGoldie's fern backlit. Dryopteris goldiana -
Steven DanielFlowers of wild cucumber in St. Lawrence Co. NY Echinocystis lobata -
F. Robert WesleyBlue violet and sedges (Carex laxiculmis?)in mowed area -
Krissy BoysAmerican beech along boardwalk in Mundy Wildflower Garden, Cornell Botanic Gardens Fagus grandifolia -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Pink spiraea-like plume of queen-of-the-prairie. Filipendula rubra -
Steven Daniel (taken St. Lawrence Co. NY)Sterile fronds of glade fern nearly completely unfurled. Homalosorus pycnocarpos -
pietila4 flickr CClance-leaved figwort flowers have lots of nectar. Scrophularia lanceolata -
Steven DanielStriped maple flower, St.Lawrence Co. Acer pensylvanicum -
Paul SchmittMundy Wildflower Garden at Cornell in spring: native flowers, naturalized redbud tree, invasive deer Packera aurea, Mertensia virginica, Cercis canadensis
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Steven DanielNote the pubescence on the stem and petals of the bloom from Ontario Canada Cypripedium parviflorum var. makasin -
Steven DanielRed twig dogwood flower in Monroe Co. NY Cornus sericea -
Audrey Bowe taken in Finger Lakes RegionSori of Goldie's fern Dryopteris goldiana -
Steven DanielFireweed flowerheads can be loose (shown) or very dense. Taken in Franklin Co. NY Chamaenerion angustifolium ssp. circumvagum -
Steven DanielIn NYS we have C. striata var striata, shown here from the Rocky Mountains. Corallorhiza striata var. striata -
D. L. Nickrent, source: CUPICDistinctive shape and speckled orange color of common jewelweed in Illinois. Impatiens capensis -
Leo LouisWalking fern can form colonies on moist rocks. Finger Lakes region. Asplenium rhizophyllum -
Paul S. Schmittdeer tongue grass is very erect with little flower sprays hidden in the nodes Dichanthelium clandestinum -
Krissy BoysClosed Gentian along roadside near Richford, NY, September 2013. Gentiana clausa -
David Werier (taken Genesee Co. NY)late blue cohosh is more likely to have yellowish flowers, and shorter styles, compared to early blue cohosh. Caulophyllum thalictroides -
Steven DanielSeed head of American purple Clematis. Upstate NY Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis -
Steven DanielBroad leaved meadowsweet, taken on Mt. Washington Spiraea alba var. latifolia -
Paul S. Schmittbroadleaf gromwell or stoneseed Lithospermum latifolium -
Steven Daniel, taken in St. Lawrence Co. NYAmerican purple Clematis, lovely but uncommon. Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis -
Paul S. SchmittThis form tends to clump instead of forming stolons, and is once again considered a separate species, probably T. wherryi. Tiarella stolonifera -
Tom Potterfield via flickr CCSpreading Jacob's ladder at Bowman's Hill, PA. Polemonium reptans -
Steven Daniel, taken in Monroe Co. NYGray's sedge has distinctive seed pods. Carex grayi -
Steven Daniel, taken in Monroe Co. NYFruit of nannyberry are eaten by both people and wildlife. Viburnum lentago -
Steven DanielNotice the strongly recurved involucral bracts. (Taken in Ontario Co. NY) Solidago squarrosa -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Ripe fruit is attractive to birds but somewhat poisonous to people. Sorbus americana -
Steven Daniel (taken in Niagara Co.)Scoured river edges are typical habitat in NY. Yellow spikelets (flower clusters) are very showy. Sorghastrum nutans -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Spiraea casei var casei, the form found in NY state per Flora North America Spiranthes casei -
Randy A. Nonenmacher via Wikimedia CCNote the striped bark behind the flowers. (Taken in Onandaga Co. NY) Staphylea trifolia -
Thomas Quine via flickr CCWood aster flowers in Ontario, Canada Symphyotrichum cordifolium -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Flower color ranges from purple to white. Symphyotrichum puniceum -
Krissy BoysFall grasses with arrow-leaved aster in Mundy Wildflower Garden Symphyotrichum urophyllum -
F. Robert WesleyThe red spathe generates enough heat to melt snow. Symplocarpus foetidus -
F. Robert WesleyBlooming skunk cabbage. Colorful! Symplocarpus foetidus -
Steven DanielFlowers like a small sweet pea, various colors. This one in the Albany Pine Bush. Tephrosia virginiana -
Steven DanielThe flower color varies with pinks, white, and yellows. (Taken in NC) Tephrosia virginiana -
R. ParkerThe emerging flower stalk & leaves have a distinct purple tinge. Thalictrum dioicum -
Steven DanielNotice the leaf shape and size of this spring ephemeral in Monroe Co. NY Thalictrum thalictroides -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Note the long peduncles descending about midway down the length of the distinctive bract. Tilia americana -
Walter Siegmund via wiki CCStarflower forming a ground cover in Washington. (This is now a western species, T. latifolia.) Lysimachia borealis -
Steven DanielA cluster of red trillium in St. Lawrence Co. NY Trillium erectum -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)White forms of red trillium are found throughout it's range. The red ovary is a clue to ID. Trillium erectum -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Another color form of red trillium; note the red ovary. Trillium erectum -
F. Robert WesleyNotice the wavy "petals" and the white ovary. Trillium undulatum -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Fruit is triangular on long petiole. Uvularia grandiflora -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Wild oats flowers are smaller and paler than other Uvularia spp. in the Finger Lakes. Uvularia sessilifolia -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Notice the purple backs of the petals. Viola canadensis -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Pin cherry is covered in flowers in full sun. Prunus pensylvanica -
Rob Routledge via Wikipedia CCWhite upland goldenrod in favored alvar habitat on Manitoulin Island, ON Canada Solidago ptarmicoides -
R. ParkerSolidago altissima, tall goldenrod, at Park Preserve. Solidago altissima -
Steven DanielFall color is spectacular. Typical habitat at edge of open water. (taken in Winchester, MA) Vaccinium corymbosum -
M. Costea, CUPACNotice the soft hairs on all leaf surfaces (velvet leaf!) and stems. Taken in an Ontario bog. Vaccinium myrtilloides -
Steven DanielNotice the sphagnum habitat and downy stems. Taken in Gaspesie National Park, QC Canada Vaccinium myrtilloides -
Christian FischerSmall cranberry in a bog in Germany. Note curled leaf edges. Vaccinium oxycoccus -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Deerberry flowers are wide open. Vaccinium stamineum -
Steven DanielMale flower & emerging leaves, taken in Seneca Co. NY Zanthoxylum americanum -
R. ParkerVeratrum can form dense patches in wet areas. Taken in Newark Valley, NY Veratrum viride -
Steven DanielFlower detail is not visible until you are close. Taken in Alaska Veratrum viride -
Cbaile19 via Wikimedia CCWhite flowered moth mullein is fairly common. Photo taken in Pittsburgh PA Verbascum blattaria -
Steven DanielBrilliant color and attractive to pollinators. Very similar to V. gigantea. Taken in Maryland Vernonia noveboracencis -
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)Mature arrowwood fruit at Mendon Ponds. Viburnum dentatum var. lucidum -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Flower of arrowwood. Viburnum dentatum var. lucidum -
Steven DanielShowy fruit of hobblebush in Franklin Co. NY Viburnum lantanoides -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)Fruit of highbush cranberry changes from green to yellow to orange to red. Viburnum opulus var. americanum -
Steven DanielSmooth violet still has hairs, but the leaves are more glabrous than downy. (Cayuga Co. NY) Viola eriocarpa -
Steven Daniel (taken in Jefferson Co. NY)Flowers of prairie smoke are frequently in threes, hence 'triflorum'. These are in an alvar environment. Geum triflorum -
Steven Daniel (taken in Jefferson Co. NY)The name "prairie smoke" is from the seed heads, seen here with Packera paupercula on an alvar. Geum triflorum
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