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Plant Group
Wildflowers and herbs are non-woody, flowering plants
These may be plants in a garden, or they could thrive on their own in the wild. Some wildflowers are native species, that is, they are indigenous to an area or region. Other wildflowers have been introduced to an area but are able to maintain their own populations or are maintained by people. Some species of wildflowers are very common while others are quite rare.
For the purposes of conducting observations, this category includes forbs—plants that die back to the ground over the winter months and re-emerge in the spring—and cacti. Examples of Wildflowers and Herbs include the Black-eyed Susan, Large flowered trillium, Wild bergamot, Butterfly milkweed, and Plains prickly pear.
Life events for this plant group revolve around leafing, flowering and fruiting. Each member of this group is unique. For example, the first ripe fruit phenophase for the large flowered trillium differs from the first ripe fruit for the common milkweed.
None
No flowers or buds visible.
First Bud Emerged
Date when the first flower bud is visible.
Flower Bud Burst
Date when the flower sepals (bud scales) have opened to reveal the emerging flower. The color of the flower can be recognized.
First Flower
Date when the flower is fully open. When open, you will see the stamens/pistils among the unfolded petals.
Early Flowering
Few flowers are open (less than 5%).
Middle Flowering
Half or more of the flowers are completely open.
Late Flowering
Most flowers have wilted or fallen off (over 95%).
All Flowers Withered
All flowers have wilted or fallen off.
No Ripe Fruit
No ripe fruits or seeds are visible. There is no fruit, or fruit is not yet ripe.
First Ripe Fruit
First fruits are fully ripe, or a few seeds are dropping naturally from the plant. Usually indicated by a change in color to the mature color, or by drying and splitting open (for dry fruits such as capsules).
Early Fruiting
Only a few ripe fruits or seeds are visible (less than 5%).
Middle Fruiting
Half or more of the fruits are completely ripe or seeds are dropping naturally from the plant.
Late Fruiting
Most fruits or seeds have been dispersed from the plant (over 95%).
First Shoot
First appearance of the growing shoot is visible above ground.
First Leaf Emerged
First leaf has emerged. The leaf shape should be clearly visible, but it can still be partly folded.
First Leaf Unfolded
First leaf has unfolded and is at least 75% of its mature size.
All Leaves Unfolded
All emerged leaves are fully visible in their mature form.
First Leaf Withered
First leaf, of those that developed this season, has lost its green color or is dried and dead.
All Leaves Withered
Most or all of the leaves that developed this season have lost their green color or are dried and dead.
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