Barberry Family Height: 8" - 20" April 3, 2005 This plant was named for Thomas Jefferson. The leaves look like green butterflies! "Diphylla" means "two-leaved." Twinleaf is an early bloomer, go out in late March or early April to see it. I found these growing along the Northridge Greenway in Oak Ridge. The plants grow well in limestone soils. They have an odd seed pod that develops later in the year. Perennial Where seen: Oak Ridge Greenways, Norris Dam SP, Warriors' Path SP, Ijams Nature Center
Honeysuckle Family Oak Ridge, TN April 24, 2010 I photographed this shrub while leading a wildflower hike at Haw Ridge. We wondered if this might be the reason that area has that name.
Diapensia family Asheville, NC March 27, 2010 I had to drive over 300 miles round trip to see this beautiful little rare wildflower! When I heard it was blooming at the Asheville Botanical Gardens, I knew I had to go! This is a flower that I have wanted to see for several years.
