Vervain Family The flowers are very small for the size of the plant. The species name means that the leaves are similar to nettle leaves. Annual Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, University of Tennessee Arboretum, Warriors' Path SP
Potato (Nightshade) Family You'll have to look for this flower late in the evening. It opens at night and is pollinated by moths. Note the bright purple nectar guides. It has a very strong, unpleasant smell. All parts of T the plant are highly poisonous if ingested; it is a source of the drug belladonna (which means "beautiful lady" because the drug causes dilation of the pupils of the eyes). It also contains atropine, scopalamine, and hyoscyamine. Along with humans, horses, cattle, and goats are affected by the poisons. Annual Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP, widespread
