Spurge Family This is a very common weed, it is often found in disturbed areas. The flowers are very tiny and bloom in the leaf axils. It is in the same family as the Poinsettia. This one was blooming in Oak Ridge in early August. Annual Where seen: Oak Ridge, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warrior's Path SP, widespread
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Lily Family I almost missed this plant while exploring a cedar barrens in Oak Ridge, even though it is is 6 feet tall! The strange flowers and seed pods caught my attention. Although it is in the Lily family, it does not have large showy petals and sepals. The flowers are quite strange looking! They have large seed pods. The leaves grow low on the ground. I found this blooming in mid-July. Perennial Where seen: Jefferson Middle School Cedar Barrens, Haw Ridge Greenway
