Pea Family This flower is in the Pea Family. I found it blooming in Oak Ridge along the Haw Ridge Greenway trail in mid-August. The plant can grow up to 7 feet tall. The leaves of this plant are used in comercial laxatives. Perennial Where seen: Oak Ridge, Great Smoky Mountains NP {Formerly known as: Cassia marilandica}
Pea Family This plant is a favorite with rabbits and deer. Biennial Where seen: Oak Ridge, widespread
Pea Family Note the black stamens on the flowers.
