American Lotus
Scientific Name: Nelumbo lutea
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Flowering Period: late spring to early summer
Flower Type: Capitulum
Interesting Fact: The tuber and seeds are edible.
Scientific Name: Nelumbo lutea
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Flowering Period: late spring to early summer
Flower Type: Capitulum
Interesting Fact: The tuber and seeds are edible.
Blue Flag
Scientific Name: Iris virginica
Family: Iridaceae
Flowering Period: April to May
Flower Type: Dichasium
Interesting Fact: It was used by Native Americans for its healing properties.
Scientific Name: Iris virginica
Family: Iridaceae
Flowering Period: April to May
Flower Type: Dichasium
Interesting Fact: It was used by Native Americans for its healing properties.
American Water-Willow
Scientific Name: Justicia americana
Family: Acanthaceae
Flowering Period: May to October
Flower Type: Dichasium
Interesting Fact: It is the hardiest member of its genus
Scientific Name: Justicia americana
Family: Acanthaceae
Flowering Period: May to October
Flower Type: Dichasium
Interesting Fact: It is the hardiest member of its genus
White Water Lilly
Scientific Name: Nymphaea odorata
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Flowering Period: The flowers open each day and close each night.
Flower Type: Capitulum
Interesting Fact: It can be used for food or medicine.
Scientific Name: Nymphaea odorata
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Flowering Period: The flowers open each day and close each night.
Flower Type: Capitulum
Interesting Fact: It can be used for food or medicine.
Watershield
Scientific Name: Brasenia schreberi
Family: Cabombaceae
Flowering Period: June through September
Flower Type: Capitulum
Interesting Fact: It grows particularly in areas of more acidic water
Scientific Name: Brasenia schreberi
Family: Cabombaceae
Flowering Period: June through September
Flower Type: Capitulum
Interesting Fact: It grows particularly in areas of more acidic water