Madder Family Buttonweed is a common yard weed. It is in the Madder Family, which makes it related to coffee. Annual Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, University of Tennessee Arboretum, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP, widespread
Morning Glory Family This plant is a relative of the common blue morning glory. The plant's leaves are the heart-shaped ones, the ones with the three leaflets are a type of tick trefoil. This picture was taken in the Metcalf Bottoms Picnic area in the Smokies. Perennial Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Morning Glory Family The long, deep roots of this plant can make it an unwelcome addition to a flower garden! Note the difference in the leaves from the previous flower. Unlike the Wild Potato Vine, this flower has no pink center. I photographed this flower at Three Bends Scenic Wildlife Area in Oak Ridge in mid-June. Perennial Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP, widespread {Formerly known as: Convolvulus sepium}
