Smartweed Family This plant is sometimes called Bamboo (although it is in the Buckwheat Family and Bamboo is in the Grass Family) due to the jointed stems. It can become an invasive plant. There are large patches of this plant along I-75 near Caryville. Perennial Where seen: Caryville, TN; Oliver Springs, TN, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP
Honeysuckle Family Height: up to 10' July 8, 2005 I found this plant blooming when I led a hike to Andrews Bald in the Smokies. It will have blue fruits later in the season. Perennial - shrub Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Evening Primrose Family These are very common roadside plants that bloom in August. I like the unusual white and pink flowers. They close by afternoon, so you have to go out early to see them. Note the X-shaped stigma on the pistil."Biennial" means "two years." Biennial or winter annual Where seen: Oak Ridge Greenways, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP
