Aster Family I found these pretty sunflowers blooming in the Jefferson Middle School Cedar Barrens in mid-August 2004. It has spade-shaped lower leaves. Perennial Where seen: Jefferson Middle School Cedar Barrens
Aster Family When trying to identify "DYCs" (D*#$!@d Yellow Composites) check not only the shape and arrangement of the leaves, but also the texture and sometimes even the smell. The more identifying factors, the better! Perennial Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Aster Family This plant is very common in the Smokies. I found these blooming at Tremont in early July. Perennial Where seen: Oak Ridge, University of Tennessee Arboretum, Great Smoky Mountains NP
