beach false foxglove

Here is Agalinis fasciculata in the family of Scrophulariaceae:

This flower was found growing south of Opelika, AL, along route 51 in late September, 2011.  This plant is native to the United States and can be found throughout the southeastern states.  Though it is common here on the eastern side of Alabama I have not seen this flower in either the Jackson area nor the Delta.  I imagine it likes higher elevations (relatively speaking, Opelika is about 500 feet higher than Jackson), though this is just a guess.

common mullein

This is Verbascum thapsus of the family Scrophulariaceae:

The above flower was photographed along AL 51 south of Opelika, Alabama in late September, 2011.  It was introduced to the United States and has been quite successful, being found as far north as Greenland. According to Wikipedia, V. thapsus is a native of Europe and has been used for medicinal purposes for the last 2000 years.  It seems to possess anti-cough and expectorant properties. 

Oldfield toadflax

This is Nuttallanthus canadensis in the family scrophulariaceae:

 
This specimen was found on the Brandon property April 4, 2009.  A native plant found here in the U.S. and Canada and is an example of the raceme flower arrangement.

roundfruit hedgehyssop

here is gratiola virginiana of the family scrophulariaceae:

this little cute-e-poo was growing on the road at chapel hill in March of '07. it is a small flower, just about 8 mm long, but they grow in groups and so stand out. they don't have much of a sent to them, either, but they certainly appear eager to help out.

combleaf yellow false foxglove

here is aureolaria pectinata of the family scrophulariaceae:

This particular plant was photographed the day of my dear sweet cousin Hilary's wedding to her manly counterpart compatriot and constant companion: Trey or as the French would say: Three.

as for the plant, it is native to the United States and can be found throughout the south, but not above the Mason-Dixie line. at least, a. pectinata has yet to be documented above the Mason-Dixie line. this little plant was found growing in Brandon, Mississippi, by the side of a road.

corn speedwell

this small flower is veronica arvensis of the family scrophulariaceae:

this little plant was introduced to the United States. it is a diminutive flower and can be found just about every one looks, with a moments patience. once recognized, it will pop out every where. the unflowered plant bears a passing resemblance to virginia button weed or a young deadnettle henbit.

japanese mazus

an example of mazus pumilus of the family scrophulariaceae.

Many thanks to anonymous, both for the identification and the new reference source.

Dukes speaks of the species monticola here in Mississippi, though i am not whole convienced this an example of such. furthermore the usda plants database does not indicate monticola here in Mississippi. what i do know is this is an example of the family scrophulariaceae (figwort).

this little flower, 7 mm or so wide and about 9 mm long, while the overall height of the plant is usually between 4 and 6 cm. i have observed most specimens in well shaded areas, never in bright or partial sun. as to the identification, this may well be of a different species than the one indicated, however, it is most difficult to identify plants when all one has is an image to go on. this plant was observed outside the Jackson State University stadium.