Aster – Nectar Plants Aster family, 1314 genera; 21,000+ species. Associated with the Greek world for pearl, this…
Blue Star – Amsonia Amsonia tabernaemontana; Willow Amsonia, Blue Star, Blue dogbane. It is named for Dr. John Amson,…
Vaccinium corymbosum Blueberries (and relatives) contain antioxidants which may reduce the risks of certain cancers. Researchers at Tufts…
Sweet Pepper Bush – Clethra Common names in Mexico: Jaboncillo; Jabon; Palo cucharo; Aguacatillo; bote; canelo; cuchara; chicoza;…
Turtlehead – Chelone glabra Flowers are a two-lipped blossom formed from five fused petals on a dense spike….
Coreopsis Coreopsis spp. Tickseed; Dye Flowers; Lady’s Breast Pin; Old Maid’s Breast Pin; Wild Flax; koris > bedbug;…
Goldenrod – Solidago Goldenrod; Solidago > to make whole or solid; linked to its use as a medicinal…
Joe Pye Weed – Eutrochium Now considered Eutrochium, a change from the also recent change to Eupatoriadelphus spp….
New York Ironweed – Vernonia What’s in a name: Vernonia noveboracensis. Other common names: Devil’s Bit; Bluetop Stickweed;…
Blazing Star – Liatris Other common names: Fairy Wand; Gay feather; Devil’s Bit; Rattlesnake Master; Colic root; Button…