Pea Family This flower is in the Pea Family. I found this one growing in Cades Cove in the Smokies in July. Perennial Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Touch-Me-Not Family These pretty yellow flowers are related to the Spotted Touch-Me-Not (I. capensis). It lives in low damp areas. I found this growing in Frozen Head State Park in late August. Annual Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP, Big South Fork NRRA, Frozen Head SP, Cove Lake SP, Norris Dam SP, Haw Ridge Greenways, Oak Ridge, Warriors' Path SP
Touch-Me-Not Family The green seedpod implodes by rapidly curling inward when touched, throwing the seeds. Kids love them!