I found this plant blooming in Oak Ridge in early August. The honeybee is collecting nectar to take back to her hive. The flowers produce nectar to attract bees and other pollinators, in turn, the pollinators spread pollen from one plant to another which fertilizes the flowers. Honeybees are extremely important pollinators. Formerly known as: Ampelamus albidus Perennial Where seen: Oak Ridge
Mint Family I found this plant blooming along the lake shore in Big Ridge State Park. Notice how the opposite leaves alternate directions. Perennial Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, Cove Lake SP, Big Ridge SP, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP
Mint Family Aquatic Notice how the flowers bloom in whorls above the leaf stems.
