Aster Family These plants have sticky, milky sap. Annual or Biennial Where seen: Big Ridge SP, Oak Ridge Greenways, Great Smoky Mountains NP
Mint Family I was thrilled to find this beautiful flower blooming in Frozen Head State Park in early September. It has long, curving, protruding stamens that give the plant the common name, Blue Curls. I have seen this flower in books and have wanted to see it in the wild for many years. Annual Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP, Frozen Head SP
Mint Family I found this plant blooming at the base of Ozone Falls on Nov. 5, 2004. The wind from the spray made it challenging to take the picture! This plant has fine hairs on the stems and leaves. The leaves have a strong aroma. Like many other "weeds," this plant blooms long after the native plants have gone to seed. Perennial Where seen: Ozone Falls SNA, Warriors' Path SP {Formerly known as: Satureja calamintha}
