These plants look like grass, but they are in the Sedge Family. Sedges have triangular stems. Remember, "Sedges have edges."
Spiderwort Family I found these pretty blue flowers blooming at the University of Tennessee Arboretum in April. Perennial Where seen:University of Tennessee Arboretum, Big South Fork NRRA
Magnolia Family The Tulip Poplar is the State Tree of Tennessee. Note the magnolia-like pistils and stamens in the flower. In the fall the hard center develops into seeds. The flowers, leaves and twigs are often found on the ground under the tree; for some reason squirrles nip the twigs off. I found this one at Piney River State Natural Area. Perennial - Tree Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Frozen Head SP, Piney River Trail, Big South Fork NRRA, Pickett SP, Warriors' Path SP
