Category: Wildflowers & Weeds

Weeds and wildflowers are found in fields, along streams, marsh areas, bogs, and in the woods.

Note: I do not advise on the medicinal uses of herbs. Any information provided here is intended to help educate visitors on previous practices. The information is for historical reference only.

WEEDS & WILDFLOWERS BY MONTH:
MAR / APRIL  / MAY / JUNE / JULY / AUG / SEPT

American Spikenard

American spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern North America. It is a member of the Araliaceae family and is sometimes referred to by other names, such as Indian root, life-of-man,...

Bloodroot

Bloodroot is one of the earliest woodland wildflowers to bloom depending on the tree overgrowth above. The pure white flowers grow 8-20 inches in height with a creamy yellow center. The flowers remain open during...

Early MeadowRue

Early MeadowRue Early Meadowrue is generally found in places that have not been disturbed by human interaction. General Information A perennial, native wildflower. The stems are a light purple color and the flowers are bell-shaped and produce yellow...

Trout Lily

Trout Lily The woods are blooming full of trout lily in Wisconsin. I have been lucky to track down the White Trout variety(Erythronium albidum) and the Yellow variety  (Erythronium americanum).