Rose Family Height: To 40" The flowers of American Ipecac are smaller than Bowman's Root. An easy way to identify the plant is by the two small stipules at the base of the leaves (thus the species name stipulatus. Also, look for the red calyx. Both plants grow to around 40 inches. Perennial Where seen: Big South Fork, Piney River, Great Smoky Mountains NP {Formerly known as: Gillenia stipulata}
Bladdernut Family April 8, 2005 This small tree blooms early in the spring. I photographed this one blooming near the Clinch River in Oak Ridge. Perennial - Tree Where seen:Oak Ridge
Saxifrage Family These flowers are not very showy; if they were not on a long stalk, you might not even notice them.
