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blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum)

Conoclinium coelestinum, the blue mistflower, is a North American species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the sunflower family. It was formerly classified in the genus Eupatorium, but phylogenetic analyses in the late 20th century research indicated that that genus should be split, and the species was reclassified in Conoclinium.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30243943

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Helmet skullcap (Scutellaria integrifolia)

Scutellaria integrifolia, commonly called helmet flower or helmet skullcap, is a flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to the eastern United States where it is found in openings in mesic, acidic soil. It likely requires disturbance in the form of fire to maintain its appropriate habitat.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30243653

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bonesets (Eupatorium)

Eupatorium is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae, containing from 36 to 60 species depending on the classification system. Most are herbaceous perennial plants growing to 0.5โ€“3 m tall. A few are shrubs. The genus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Most are commonly called bonesets, thoroughworts or snakeroots. The genus is named for Mithridates Eupator, king of Pontus.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30243372

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Curtiss’s milkwort (Polygala curtissii)

Polygala curtissii, the Curtiss’ milkwort or Appalachian milkwort, is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family. It is native to the Southeastern United States, where it is found primarily in the southern Appalachian Mountains and the Piedmont. Its natural habitat is open, sandy meadows and woodlands.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30243344

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black huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata)

Gaylussacia baccata, the black huckleberry, is a common huckleberry found throughout a wide area of eastern North America.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30243215

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false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica)

Boehmeria cylindrica, with common names false nettle and bog hemp, is a herb in the family Urticaceae. It is widespread in eastern North America and the Great Plains from New Brunswick to Florida to Texas to Nebraska, with scattered reports of isolated populations in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah as well as in Bermuda, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and South America.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30243107

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Soft Rush (Juncus effusus)

Juncus effusus, with the common names common rush or soft rush, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant species in the family Juncaceae. In North America, the common name soft rush also refers to Juncus interior.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30243002

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common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)

Prunella vulgaris (known as common self-heal , heal-all, woundwort, heart-of-the-earth, carpenter’s herb, brownwort and blue curls) is an herbaceous plant in the genus Prunella.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30242859

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panicled ticktrefoil (Desmodium paniculatum)

Desmodium paniculatum, called panicledleaf ticktrefoil, narrow-leaf tick-trefoil, and panicled tickclover, is a perennial herb and wildflower in the pea family native to eastern and southern North America.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30242789

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Canada wild lettuce (Lactuca canadensis)

Lactuca canadensis is a species of wild lettuce known by the common names Canada lettuce, Canada wild lettuce, tall lettuce, and Florida blue lettuce. Its true native range is not clear, but it is considered to be a native of the eastern and central parts of North America. It naturalized in the western part of the continent as well as in Eurasia.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30242686

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common elephant’s-foot (Elephantopus tomentosus)

Elephantopus tomentosus is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It blooms from July to September.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30166290

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sassafras (Sassafras albidum)

Sassafras albidum (sassafras, white sassafras, red sassafras, or silky sassafras) is a species of Sassafras native to eastern North America, from southern Maine and southern Ontario west to Iowa, and south to central Florida and eastern Texas. It occurs throughout the eastern deciduous forest habitat type, at altitudes of sea level up to 1,500 m (5000 feet). It formerly also occurred in southern Wisconsin, but is extirpated there as a native tree.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30166137