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 - Woodland Plants

Hepatica

bloodroot - Woodland Plants

Bloodroot

anemone - Woodland Plants

Anemone

bluebells - Woodland Plants

Bluebells


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

blue cohosh - Woodland Plants

Blue Cohosh

dutchman breeches - Woodland Plants

Dutchman’s Breeches

bunchberry - Woodland Plants

Bunchberry

ferns - Woodland Plants

Ferns

geranium2 - Woodland Plants

Geranium

foam flower - Woodland Plants

Foam Flower

ginseng 1 - Woodland Plants

Ginseng

jack pulpit - Woodland Plants

Jack in the Pulpit

iris cristata - Woodland Plants

Crested Iris

lady slippers - Woodland Plants

Lady Slippers

mayapple - Woodland Plants

Mayapple

partridge berry - Woodland Plants

Partridge Berry

rattlesnake plantain - Woodland Plants

Rattlesnake Plantain

wood sorrel - Woodland Plants

Wood Sorrel

trillium - Woodland Plants

Trillium

trout lily - Woodland Plants

Trout Lily

uvularia - Woodland Plants

Bellworts

yellow violet - Woodland Plants

Violets