Aster Family Bonesets were once used in folk medicine for setting broken bones, thus the common name. Perennial Where seen: Oak Ridge Greenways, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP
Honeysuckle Family Height: up to 10' July 8, 2005 I found this plant blooming when I led a hike to Andrews Bald in the Smokies. It will have blue fruits later in the season. Perennial - shrub Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Madder Family This plant was once dried and used as mattress stuffing. It becomes more fragrant when it is dried. The tiny white flowers are in groups of 3. I found these in Oak Ridge growing along South Illinois Ave. Annual Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, University of Tennessee Arboretum, Great Smoky Mountains NP
