Colicroot I saw this Colicroot blooming along the Gregory Bald Trail in the Smokies on 6-29-13. Note the mealy flowers.
June 29, 2013 Great Smoky Mountains NP This plant was blooming along the Gregory Bald trail. The flowers are mealy.
Pink Family The fringed petals of this flower are interesting! I found these flowers blooming along the Angel Falls Overlook trail in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in mid-August. It has whorled leaves in groups of 4's. The plant is in the Pink Family. Perennial Where seen:Big South Fork NRRA, Great Smoky Mountains NP