Every spring woodland wildflowers, also known as spring ephemerals, make their presence known in forests across the northeast. These spring ephemerals either bloom before the trees have leafed out; or other species which can tolerate partial to complete shade, flower later in the season. Many woodland owners may not realize what types of flowers they can expect to see on different sites whether the area be wetland, field, or forest. Matching wildflowers with the site conditions that are in your woods could be a good way to learn what to look for.

For Example:

Pink lady-slippers/ Pink moccasin flower (Cypripedium acaule) grow in acidic soils of pine-oak forests and bogs.

Painted trillium (Trillium undulatum) grow in
Acidic soils of woods and bogs.

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) grows in open woods, hillsides, and meadows.

Dogtooth violet (Erythronium americanum) Lily family, grows in
wet woods and meadows.

Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) prefers rocky, shaded areas.