Snapdragon Family Height: 12" - 32" August 12, 2005 This is a common European escape that can be found in many parts of the U.S. It gets its interesting name from the light yellow and orange flowers which must have reminded people of butter and the yolks of eggs! The species name, vulgaris, simply means common, it is not a "vulgar" plant! Perennial Where seen: Max Patch, NC, widespread
Milkweed Family This plant isn't called "Butterfly Weed" for nothing! At one time I counted 5 butterflies on this plant. These flowers were photographed at Charitt Creek Lodge at Big South Fork in June. Perennial Where seen: Big South Fork NRRA, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Oak Ridge Greenways, Warriors' Path SP, Haw Ridge
