Violet Family April 10, 2005 A good place to see these pretty, large-flowered violets is near the Piney Falls State Natural Area trailhead in late April. "Birdsfoot" alludes to the finely-cut shape of the leaf. Perennial Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP, Piney Falls SNA
Violet Family
Acanthus Family Height: 8" to 24" May 18, 2005 I found this pretty blue flower blooming in a powerline cut at Haw Ridge. The stem is hairy. Note the nectar guides on the side of the flower. Perennial Where seen:Oak Ridge
