Turkey Tangle Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) is in the Verbena Family family (Verbenaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,671 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to October, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Turkey Tangle Frogfruit: observations by month (U.S.)
About Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
Phyla nodiflora, the frog fruit, sawtooth fogfruit, or turkey tangle, is an ornamental plant in the Verbenaceae family, and is native to South America and the United States. It can be found in tropical areas around the globe, a naturalized species in many places. This plant is cited in Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,293 | April | Apr–Oct |
| Florida | 690 | April | Apr–Oct |
| California | 328 | July | Jun–Oct |
| Mississippi | 190 | May | Apr–Aug |
| Alabama | 41 | September | Apr–Oct |
| South Carolina | 38 | August | May–Sep |
| Oklahoma | 25 | June | May–Aug |
| Georgia | 19 | July | May–Sep |
| Louisiana | 19 | May | Apr–Sep |
| North Carolina | 14 | June | Jun–Sep |
| Arkansas | 6 | July | Jun–Oct |
| New Mexico | 5 | August | May–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Verbena Family)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Turkey Tangle Frogfruit?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to October.
Where is Turkey Tangle Frogfruit most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida, California.