Violet Family The stems and leaves of this white violet are longer than the Sweet White Violet. The flowers bloom later too, which helps differentiate between the two. I found this blooming in a low, damp area along the Piney River Trail in early May. Perennial Where seen:Piney River Trail, Great Smoky Mountains NP
ssp. pallens / Violet Family Rare May 29, 2006 Height: to 3" These tiny white violets grow in the mountains of east Tennessee. Yet another stemless white violet! This one was found along the Appalachian Trail. It has rounded leaves. Perennial Where seen:Great Smoky Mountains NP
Violet Family These "blue and gray" violets are related to the Common Blue Violet. I found these blooming in Oak Ridge in April. Perennial Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, University of Tennessee Arboretum {Formerly known as: Viola papilionacea}
