How did the wallflower plant get its name?

Carl Linnaeus named the genus after the Greek word eryomai, which means “to help or save” in reference to the medicinal qualities of several species. European folk medicine practitioners used poultices of wallflower for bronchial congestion, while Native Americans made tea with the dried leaves or seeds of wallflower to relieve stomach cramps.

How to identify native plants in New England?

Observe closely, collect a sample or take a photo, answer some questions, and narrow down to the correct identification. Identify over 3,000 New England plants by using either our multiple-access Full Key or our Dichotomous Key to families, genera, and species. Also learn about subspecies and varieties native to our region.

Is the western wallflower a perennial or biennial?

Although western wallflower is technically a perennial plant, it’s often considered a biennial due to its short lifespan (rarely does it live past its second year).

How big are the flowers on a trillium plant?

The flower leans over or nods down and may be above or below the leaves, but is more often above. A flower is 1½ to 2 inches across with 3 white petals that curve back to varying degrees, 3 green sepals that curve back slightly, and 6 creamy white to yellow stamens. The ovary in the center may be white or pinkish purple.

What kind of Berry is black with white flowers?

Elderberry Dark purple- black Clusters of tiny, round, seed-like berries Thornless shrub or small tree with tiny, white, clustered flowers (flowers resemble a tiny honeysuckle); leaves are flat Forests and woodlands throughout the United States Elderberries grow in flat clusters and are thornless. Avoid green berries as they may make you sick.

What kind of flowers grow in the woodland?

Some native woodland flowers for many areas of the U.S. include: Jack-in-the-pulpit: This favorite woodland flower is trumpet-shaped with a spadix in the middle, like a ‘Jack’ in his ‘pulpit.’ After it blooms, Jack-in-the-pulpit produces pretty red berries.

What kind of flower is a yellow flower?

1–1½” attractive yellow flowers are five-lobed, wheel-shaped, in clusters on spiny flower stalks. Leaves alternate, irregularly cut into 5–7 lobes. Every part of the plant, except the flower petals, has spines. Forms a spiny bur that encloses the seed.

What kind of plant is red with red berries?

Wintergreen Berry Red Small, roundish berries are star-shaped on the bottom Low-growing, creeping plant; leaves are glossy and evergreen; flowers are white and trumpet shaped Found throughout the United States, especially in forests; is often planted in yards Leaves have a distinctive wintergreen scent when crushed.