Barberry Family Height: 12" - 36" The leaves of the Umbrella Leaf could almost be used as an emergency umbrella during a hike in the Applachians! The leaves are huge, 1- 2 feet across. Like the Mayapple, flowers occur only on plants with two leaves. This plant was growing along the Little River Trail in the Smokies in April. Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Barberry Family This is not a common plant, so you're lucky to see it blooming in rich mountain woods. I found this colony blooming in April along the Little River Trail in the Smokies. Following photo shows close-up of flowers. Perennial Where seen:Great Smoky Mountains NP
Barberry Family Mayapple flower close-up with raindrops
