The little flowers are quite pretty upon close inspection. The plants often grow in a cluster or in a row.
Orchid Family The name "Plantain" can apply to many different types of flowers, in this case it is an orchid. These flowers bloom in July. I found this one in Oak Ridge near Clark Center Park. Perennial Where seen:Great Smoky Mountains NP, Frozen Head SP, Piney River Pocket Wilderness, Norris Dam SP, Warrior's Path SP, Oak Ridge Greenways
Pea Family This weakly-vining plant is in the Pea Family. Annual Where seen: Big Ridge SP, Oak Ridge Greenways, University of Tennessee Arboretum, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP