In spring, woods are a delight to visit. Some produce spectacular displays of spring flowers, carpets of bluebells, and bursts of wood anemones and celandines. … They form an intrinsic part of a woodland ecosystem, but low light levels can be a challenge for many species. A few are pictured here for your review. However, the best resource for identifying trees is with a field guide.

Hepatica

Bloodroot

Anemone

Bluebells


Below is a list of field guides that would be very helpful to identify your evergreen trees.

Blue Cohosh

Dutchman’s Breeches

Bunchberry

Ferns

Geranium

Foam Flower

Ginseng

Jack in the Pulpit

Crested Iris

Lady Slippers

Mayapple

Partridge Berry

Rattlesnake Plantain

Wood Sorrel

Trillium

Trout Lily

Bellworts

Violets