SPRING FLORA OF

WEST ROCKHILL

Spring wildflowers and plants are a big part of the lush wildlife in Ridge Valley. Though most of these photos were taken in Ridge Valley, some were taken in other parts of West Rockhill. It is a beautiful area in the spring, so sit back, relax and ENJOY!

Most plants shown below form their flowers in the spring of the year. These flowering plants make seeds which will eventually grow new plants. To identify these plants, botanists identify leaf types and leaf arrangements. During spring or summer flower shape, flower color, seeds, and fruit can also be used to identify the plant. See how many plants you recognize.

Bloodroots		Showy Orchid		Wild Strawberry

Buttercups		Common Winter Cress (Mustard Family)		Toad Lily

Mouse Ear Hawkweed		Golden Alexanders		Celadine

Skunk Cabbage		Jack in the Pulpit		May Apples

Violets		Wild Geranium		Phlox

The same plant can look very different during different seasons of the year. Look at the raspberry plant below during its growing season.

Raspberry flowers in spring		Raspberry - early fruit in late spring		Raspberry fruit in summer